Federal Govt Sacks Bernard Odoh as UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Dissolves Governing Council

The Federal Government has announced the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

This follows grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education.

This decision was necessitated by findings that the Chairman of the Governing Council unilaterally appointed a Vice-Chancellor who did not meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position.

This action resulted in a breakdown of law and order within the university community, causing tension and disharmony.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who made this disclosure, emphasized the urgent need for measures to prevent further deterioration of the situation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

The illegal decisions taken by the Governing Council posed significant risks of further destabilizing the institution.

As part of the dissolution, the following members of the Governing Council have been removed:

Amb. Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe – Pro-Chancellor
Hon. Hafiz Oladelo – Council Member
Hon. Augustine Onyedebeiu
Engr. Amioleran Osahon
Rtd Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin

The Honourable Minister of Education has announced the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the Vice-Chancellor illegally appointed by the dissolved Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

In line with the university’s founding act, an acting Vice-Chancellor will be appointed, and a new governing council will be constituted as soon as possible to ensure proper governance and adherence to the law.

These changes take effect immediately.