Senate members of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) have petitioned the Minister of Education, alleging irregularities in the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor. Signed by 43 professors, the petition accuses the Governing Council of bypassing federal guidelines and compromising the integrity of the process.
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The petition, dated January 20, 2025, outlines several breaches of the Federal Ministry of Education’s four-step VC appointment process. Key concerns include:
- Ineligibility of the Appointed Candidate:
Prof. Aisha Maikudi, with only two years as a professor and a zero h-index ranking, does not meet the 10-year experience requirement. - Irregular Shortlisting Process:
The Senate alleges the Council ignored advertised criteria and unlawfully constituted a new committee to handle the selection, sidelining the designated selection board. - Documented Evidence:
Referencing the Ministry’s November 2023 guidelines, the Senate claims that the Council violated due process during the August 2024 shortlisting phase.
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Senate’s Demands:
The petition calls for the dissolution and reconstitution of the Governing Council to restore credibility to the appointment process. They argue that the Council has displayed gross incompetence and disregard for established procedures, eroding confidence in its leadership.
UNIABUJA Senate members seek immediate intervention from the Minister of Education to rectify the alleged irregularities and uphold the institution’s integrity.
