A disturbance has erupted at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) campus, reportedly a protest by professors regarding the selection of a new Vice-Chancellor. The issue stems from a disagreement between the university council and the senate over who has the authority to shortlist candidates and set criteria for the selection process.
December 24, 2024 1:22 pmA disturbance, purported to be a protest of professors, has broken out at the University of Abuja campus.surrounding the appointment of a vice-chancellor.as the acting VC after the expiry of Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah’s tenure in late June.
A subsequent delay in the commencement of the VC selection process prompted an intervention from the education ministry, under the new minister Tunji Alausa’s oversight, which reportedly directed that the selection be concluded by or before December 31, 2024.VC selection requires a board of five comprising two university council members, two from the university senate, and the pro-chancellor.
“The selection committee wrote a letter to the council three weeks ago to protest. The council invited the legal adviser to the university. He explained that it is the responsibility of the council to do the shortlisting, do the criteria, and then hand over.
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