The Federal Government has formally announced the postponement of the inauguration and retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen and Members of Governing Councils of federal tertiary institutions.
Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, announced this on Monday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the federal government had earlier announced the constitution of the governing councils, while their inauguration was also scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Boriowo, in a statement, said the postponement was as a result of a presidential directive as conveyed by the State House Press Release dated May 23, 2024 for a comprehensive review of the membership of the Governing Councils.
She said: “We regret any inconveniences this may cause.
“Further updates will be communicated in due course.”
NAN reports that President Bola Tinubu had ordered a thorough review of the governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions five days after their initial release by the Federal Ministry of Education.
NAN reports that Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in a statement noted that the nominations did not reflect federal character with discrepancies such as some states receiving only one nomination, while others had multiple appointees.
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Onanuga said: “The nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination while others got many.
“The President, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, 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 the national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented.”