Governing Council sacks vice-chancellor
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu has been sacked by the Governing Council of the institution, and no reason given for the sack as at the time of filing this report
Penpushing reports that the university’s Governing Council announced the sack of the Acting Vice-Chancellor in a letter signed by Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Council, Gregory Mbadiwe, and equally named Prof Carol Arinze-Umobi, as a new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
The sacked Professor and a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (administration) of the institution, was appointed acting vice-chancellor in early June to replace Prof Charles Esimone whose tenure expired on June 3, 2024.
Penpushing further reports that Arinze-Umobi’s appointment will take effect from Monday, 22 July 2024, as the letter stated adding that it is for six months, in accordance with the provisions of Section four of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act CAP 139, LFN 2004 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amended) Act 2007.
‘The terms and conditions of your appointment are as approved by the federal government for all federal universities. We have full confidence in your ability to lead our esteemed institution during this period and wish you great success,” the letter added
Penpushing also reports that the chairman of the council pointed out that a copy of the appointment letter has been forwarded to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, who will then inform President Bola Tinubu.
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