FG Sacks UNIZIK Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, and Pro Vice Chancellor, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe
In a shocking move, the Federal Government has sacked the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Bernard Odoh, alongside the Pro Vice Chancellor, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, citing irregularities in Odoh’s appointment ¹. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the dissolution of the university’s Governing Council due to “grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives” [1).
Sacked Governing Council Members:
– _Hon. Hafiz Oladejo_
– _Hon. Augustine Onyedebelu_
– _Engr. Amioleran Osahon_
– _Rtd Gen. Funso Oyeneyin_
According to the Ministry, Odoh’s appointment did not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, sparking tension and disharmony within the university community ¹. The Academic Staff Union of Universities had previously accused the Governing Council of failing to follow due process in Odoh’s appointment.
The Education Ministry has assured that an acting Vice Chancellor will be appointed, and a new Governing Council will be constituted soon to ensure proper governance and adherence to the law ¹. This development highlights the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability in the education sector.
FG Sacks UNIZIK Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Odoh, and Pro Vice Chancellor, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe
In a shocking move, the Federal Government has sacked the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Bernard Odoh, alongside the Pro Vice Chancellor, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe, citing irregularities in Odoh’s appointment ¹. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the dissolution of the university’s Governing Council due to “grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives” [1).
*Sacked Governing Council Members:*
– _Hon. Hafiz Oladejo_
– _Hon. Augustine Onyedebelu_
– _Engr. Amioleran Osahon_
– _Rtd Gen. Funso Oyeneyin_
According to the Ministry, Odoh’s appointment did not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, sparking tension and disharmony within the university community ¹. The Academic Staff Union of Universities had previously accused the Governing Council of failing to follow due process in Odoh’s appointment.
The Education Ministry has assured that an acting Vice Chancellor will be appointed, and a new Governing Council will be constituted soon to ensure proper governance and adherence to the law ¹. This development highlights the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability in the education sector.
