UniAbuja Senate Backs VC Maikudi, Seeks Action Against Defamation, Misinformation

The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Senate has expressed support for Professor Aisha Maikudi as the institution’s Vice Chancellor, warning against defamation and misinformation.

The Senate made the commitment at its 187th regular meeting on Wednesday at the University’s main campus, Abuja. The meeting was attended by over 192 members, both physically and virtually.

During the meeting, the Senate deliberated on and approved several key resolutions, including the adoption of a revised academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session and the scheduling of the next convocation ceremony of the University.

Furthermore, the Senate elected a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) in person of Professor Abubakar Sadeeque Abba of the Department of Political Science.

The Senate unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the University’s Governing Council, under the esteemed leadership of AVM Sadiq Isma’ila Kaita (rtd), in recognition of its successful and commendable conduct of the Vice Chancellor’s selection process.

The process, according to Dr. Habib Yakoob, the acting Director of Information and University Relations, was widely acknowledged as fair, transparent, and credible, culminating in an outcome that has been universally accepted.

In addition, the Senate extended its heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, and pledged its full support and cooperation in advancing the university’s vision and mission under her leadership.

The Senate unequivocally condemned the actions of certain individuals who, driven by personal interests, have sought to tarnish the reputation of the university through the dissemination of falsehoods, calumny, and blackmail via the media.

Accordingly, the Senate urged the university’s management to take all necessary measures, including the implementation of disciplinary actions, against any individual or group engaging in misconduct, illegality, or activities that undermine the good name and integrity of the institution.

LEADERSHIP reports that the University has been embroiled in a crisis over the appointment process for a new Vice Chancellor, which resulted in the emergence of Prof. Maikudi as the current Vice Chancellor.