Mr Odoh's controversial appointment as UNIZIK VC sparked controversy, angering unions and the federal government.
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Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.Meanwhile, before Mr Odoh’s emergence as vice-chancellor, the UNIZIK’s chapter of ASUU and the institution’s chapter of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria had alleged irregularities in both the announcement of vacancy and recruitment process.
The union in a statement by its National President, Emmanuel Osoedeke, a professor, said the appointments violated all known procedures from advertisement, search process, and shortlisting, to selection processes.President Tinubu has approved the sack of the university’s Governing Council members, sources familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday.
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