NEWS: FG POSTPONES INAUGURATION, RETREAT FOR FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS' GOVERNING COUNCILS

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The retreat and inauguration for pro-chancellors, chairmen, and members of the governing councils of federal tertiary institutions have been rescheduled by the Federal Ministry of Education.

According to a ministry statement released on Monday and signed by Director (Press & PR), Folasade Boriowo, the development is the consequence of a federal government mandate that followed a press release issued by the State House on May 23, 2024, requesting a thorough examination of the nominees’ membership.

The initial plans were for the inauguration and retreat to take place on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, 2024.

“We regret any inconveniences this may cause,” the statement added.

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.

However, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, said public reactions showed that the nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country, as some states got just one nomination, while others got many.

“In directing a complete review of the list of members, President Tinubu acknowledges the feedback across the country.

“President Tinubu is committed to ensuring strict compliance with the principle of federal character as entrenched in the constitution,” Onanuga said.

He added that the review will also take into consideration national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented.

In another development, the Bauchi zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Tuesday, criticised the appointment of the nominees.

According to them, it was better for the Bola Tinubu-led administration to reinstate the earlier dissolved members.