Nigerian university sacks vice-chancellor
No reason was given for the sacking of the former acting vice-chancellor.
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The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has sacked the institution's acting vice-chancellor, Joseph Ikechebelu.
Mr. Ikechebelu, a professor and former deputy vice-chancellor (administration) of the institution, was appointed acting vice-chancellor in early June, replacing Charles Esimone, a professor whose term expired on June 3.
The Governing Council of the university announced the sacking of the acting vice-chancellor in a letter made available to journalists on Saturday.
The reason for the sacking of the former acting vice-chancellor has not been made clear.
The letter obtained by PREMIUM TIMES was signed by the Pro-Chancellor and President of the Council, Gregory Mbadiwe.|
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Mr Mbadiwe also announced in the letter the appointment of Carol Arinze-Umobi, a professor, as the new acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
The appointment of Ms Arinze-Umobi will take effect from Monday, July 22, 2024, the letter said.
The Council Chairman said the appointment, which is for six months, was in line with the provisions of Section 4 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 those approved by the Federal Government for all Federal Universities," reads part of the letter addressed to Mrs Arinze-Umobi.
"We have full confidence in your ability to lead our esteemed institution during this period and wish you every success," reads the letter.
Mr Mbadiwe noted that a copy of the appointment letter had been sent to the country's Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, who will then report to President Bola Tinubu.
Some university students had been fearful of the presence of the military.
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