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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of the newly announced governing councils of tertiary institutions.
Recall that the Federal Ministry of Education had on May 18, announced the appointments of 500 persons to serve as pro-chancellors and members of the governing councils of public tertiary institutions across the country.
In a statement on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Tinubu directed a review due to criticisms that the appointments did not reflect federal character.Â
“Public reactions showed that the nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.
“In directing a complete review of the list of members, President Tinubu 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 national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented,” he said.