FG Dissolves Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
By Ewache Ajefu
The Federal Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, following grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education.
The decision was taken after it was discovered that the Chairman of the Governing Council unilaterally appointed a Vice-Chancellor who did not meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position, leading to a breakdown of law and order within the university community, causing tension and disharmony.
Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, noted that urgent measures were needed to prevent further deterioration of the situation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, as the illegal decisions taken by the Governing Council posed a significant risk of further destabilizing the institution.
As part of the dissolution, the following members of the Governing Council have been removed:
Amb. Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe – Pro Chancellor
Hon. Hafiz Oladejo – Council Member
Hon.Augustine Onyedebelu
Engr . Amioleran Osahon
Rtd Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin
The Minister of Education has also announced the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the Vice-Chancellor who was illegally appointed by the dissolved Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. In accordance with the university’s founding act, an Acting Vice-Chancellor will be appointed, and a new Governing Council for the university will be constituted as soon as possible to ensure proper governance and adherence to the law.
All these changes are with immediate effect.
This step aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to good governance, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law in the nation’s educational institutions.
