Nigeria's Federal Government Establishes New Governance Structure for Universities and Polytechnics

Nigerian Federal Government Inaugurates New Governing Councils for Tertiary Institutions In a bid to ensure the seamless operation of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, the Federal Government has inaugurated new Governing Councils for these institutions. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, inaugurated the Chairmen and members of the councils in Abuja, charging them to provide strategic leadership and oversight without interfering with the day-to-day management of the institutions. The Minister emphasized the importance of increasing internally generated revenue and promoting responsible unionism, while also addressing social vices such as cultism, drug abuse, and sexual harassment. He urged the councils to work collaboratively with management to achieve national goals and expectations. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, advised the councils to operate within the legal frameworks that establish and govern the institutions, ensuring integrity, accountability, and autonomy. The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Chief Wole Olanipekun, urged the councils to build and improve the institutions, while the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, pledged 100% support to the councils in their endeavors."