President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in Nigeria’s federal university leadership, including the removal of Professor Aisha Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University.
According to a statement released by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the leadership changes take immediate effect.
Key Changes in University Leadership
Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja):
The governing council has been dissolved.
Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi has been relieved of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. Lar Patricia Manko has been appointed as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month term, after which she will not be eligible for the permanent position.
Senator Lanre Tejuoso has been appointed Pro-Chancellor, replacing Senator Joy Emordi, who now serves as Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN):
Prof. Polycarp Emeka Chigbu has been removed as Acting Vice-Chancellor before his tenure’s official expiration on February 14.
Prof. Oguejiofu T. Ujam takes over as Acting VC for six months.
Gen. Ike Nwachukwu has been reassigned as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo.
Engr. Olubunmi Kayode Ojo has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of UNN.
Other Key Appointments:
Prof. Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi takes over as Pro-Chancellor at the Federal University of Lokoja.
Senator Sani Stores is now Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education.
Barrister Olugbenga Kukoyi has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Tinubu’s Vision for Education Reform
The presidency stated that these changes are part of Tinubu’s strategy to reform Nigeria’s higher education system, aiming to improve governance, accountability, and academic excellence.
“This restructuring aims to strengthen leadership and governance in our universities, ensuring better academic outcomes,” Onanuga stated.
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