By Asuquo Cletus Felix
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has redirected a comprehensive review of governing board of Tertiary institutions across the country.
The president directives is contained in a state house press statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, titled “President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Review Of Governing Boards Of Tertiary Institutions”.
Street News understands that Tinubu’s directives are coming as a result of public outcry, as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many nominations.
The statement reads in parts
” President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees.
“The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May.
“However, 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.
“The President, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, acknowledges the feedback across the country.
“The review will also take into consideration national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented.”-The statement reads
