By Tony Obiechina Abuja
In line with the ongoing reforms in the education sector aimed at promoting fairness, transparency, and good governance in our universities, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the transfer of two Pro-Chancellors.
According to the minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the ongoing reforms are focused on creating a more conducive educational environment for Nigerian students while safeguarding the high standards of the nation’s universities.
In a statement made available on Monday by the Director of Press in the ministry, Mrs Folashade Boriowo, the minister said, “With the renewed reforms going on in the education system, we are determined to ensure fairness, transparency, and high level of governance across all our universities, ensuring that our children receive the right education in the most conducive environment.”
The Minister further stressed that the Federal Ministry of Education stands at the forefront of promoting transparency by ensuring that principal officers in universities are appointed strictly based on merit, adding that “This is how we can continue to uphold the high standards of our universities and sustain public trust”.
In line with this vision, the Ministry has approved the transfer of Retired Colonel Abdulmuminu Aminu, current Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma, to serve as Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Kebbi, while, Ali Abubakar Jatau, current Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Birnin Kebbi, will now move to as Federal University Dutsin-Ma. This transfers take immediate effect.
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Dr. Alausa expressed gratitude to both eminent personalities for their continued dedication and service to the nation’s educational development.
The Ministry remains committed to enhancing good governance in the education sector as it works towards building a stronger, more transparent, and merit-driven university system for the benefit of all Nigerians.
