JUST-IN: Tinubu Orders Complete Review of Governing Boards Of Tertiary Institution
President Bola Ahmed-Tinubu has ordered for a total and comprehensive review of the governing boards of higher institutions due to the instability in the recent appointments.
Bayo Onanuga, the president’s media aide stated on Thursday that President Tinubu wants the review to be effected before the inauguration and retreat planned for the nominees.
Recall that the Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May.
The latest directive from the Presidency may have been ignited by public reactions.
It was alleged that the nominations did not reflect the Federal Character principle as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.
In directing a complete review of the list of members, Tinubu acknowledged the feedback across the country.
Onanuga said Tinubu is committed to ensuring strict compliance with the principle of Federal Character as entrenched in the Constitution.
“The review will also take into consideration national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy stated.
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