Tinubu orders review of appointments into governing boards of tertiary institutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions.

The President said the review should be effected before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees

Tinubu’s directive is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The Federal Ministry of Education had recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The Ministry under Mamman Tahir is planning a retreat for the nominees and had also announced that the inauguration will take place on May 31.

The latest directive from the President may have been ignited by public reactions.

It was alleged that the nominations did not reflect the Federal Character principle as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.

In directing a complete review of the list of members, Tinubu acknowledged the feedback across the country.

“The review will also take into consideration national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented,” he said.