Ex Head of Service, Yayale Ahmed, emerges new chairman of varsity pro-chancellors
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities, CPCNFU, has named the former Head of Service of the Federation,Alhaji Yayale Ahmed,as its new chairman.
Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, Pro-Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, will serve as the Alternate Chairman.
The committee,in a statement by its Head of Communications, Karen Daaor,on Thursday,
explained that the appointment of a new leadership team following an emergency meeting held at the National Universities Commission, NUC ,on Wednesday.
“During the meeting, four Pro-Chancellors were nominated to join the Chairman and Alternate on the Federal Government team responsible for negotiating the ongoing trade dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, “the statement said.
The statement said,”Dr. Yayale Ahmed, the former Head of Service of the Federation and current Pro-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has been inaugurated as the Chairman, while Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, ProChancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, will serve as the Alternate Chairman.
It reads in part,”The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including Dr. Chris Maiyaki, The Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, and Professor Yakubu Ochefu, The Secretary – General of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors.
“During the meeting, four Pro-Chancellors were nominated to join the Chairman and Alternate on the Federal Government team responsible for negotiating the ongoing trade dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The nominees include:” Senator Professor Nora Daddut, Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology,
Akure (FUTA);Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, Pro-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik);Professor Ignatius Onimao, Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Babura;H.E. Mahmud Shinkafi, Pro-Chancellor, Modibbo Adama University, Yola.”
“In his opening remarks, Dr. Chris Maiyaki emphasized the crucial role of Pro-Chancellors in the governance of Nigerian Federal Universities. He informed them that the Academic Staff Union of Universities had declared a trade dispute with Government over breeches in the 2009 Agreement. Thus, the newly inaugurated leadership and committee will lead the Federal Government Negotiation Team to meet with the ASUU leadership.
“He also encouraged the CPCNFU to invest in innovative strategies and solutions to guide their institutions toward achieving academic excellence.
“In his acceptance speech, Dr. Yayale Ahmed expressed his gratitude to his colleagues for entrusting him with the leadership of this esteemed body.
“He highlighted the challenges he aims to address collaboratively, including university autonomy and funding. Dr. Ahmed called on his colleagues to remain forthright, respect the law, and work closely with university management and other stakeholders to make a lasting impact during their tenure.
“The new leadership team is poised to provide thoughtful leadership and foster cooperation
among Nigerian Federal Universities, with a focus on addressing common challenges and
promoting a thriving educational environment.”
The statement recalled that the CPC, founded in 1993, comprises the leadership of the Governing Councils of all federal universities.
(Vanguard)
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