President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, for the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions across the country.
This was contained in a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
Recall that earlier in May, President Tinubu had directed a total and comprehensive review of the already announced Governing Boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees.
The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for Chairmen of Councils, 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 May 31.
However, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said public reactions at the time showed that the nominations did not reflect federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.
In directing a complete review of the list of members, he noted that President Tinubu acknowledged the feedback across the country.
“President 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,” he stated.
