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The Federal Government has postponed the inauguration of the governing councils of federal tertiary institutions, initially scheduled for May 30th and 31st.
This decision follows a presidential directive for a comprehensive review of the councils’ membership.
A statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the postponement.
In a statement titled “Postponement of the Inauguration and Retreat for Membership of Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions,” Boriowo said, “The Federal Ministry of Education regrets to announce the postponement of the Inauguration and Retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen, and Members of Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions, earlier scheduled for Thursday, 30th and Friday, 31st May 2024.
“This is as a result of the Presidential directive, as conveyed by the State House Press Release dated 23rd May 2024, for a comprehensive review of the membership of the Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Further updates will be communicated in due course.”
President Bola Tinubu had ordered a thorough review of the governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions five days after their initial release by the Federal Ministry of Education.
This directive was announced in a State House statement titled “President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Review of Governing Boards of Tertiary Institutions” by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
Onanuga noted that the nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country, with discrepancies such as some states receiving only one nomination while others had multiple appointees.
“The nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country, as some states got just one nomination while others got many. The President, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, 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. The review will also take into consideration the national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented,” Onanuga stated.
