According to a statement released on Monday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, these transfers are part of ongoing reforms designed to cultivate a more supportive educational landscape for Nigerian students while upholding high standards across the nation's universities.
Boriowo quoted the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, as stating, “The ongoing reforms in the education system are focused on ensuring fairness, transparency, and high-level governance across all our universities, ensuring that our children receive the right education in the most conducive environment.”
The ministerial statement detailed the specific transfers: Retired Colonel Abdulmuminu Aminu, who previously served at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, has been redeployed to the Federal University Kebbi. Simultaneously, Ali Abubakar Jatau, the former Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, has been moved to the Federal University Dutsin-Ma.
The Federal Ministry of Education underscored its unwavering commitment to promoting transparency and good governance within the education sector. Minister Alausa emphasized the ministry's proactive role in ensuring that key leadership appointments within universities are strictly based on meritocratic principles.
The announced transfers take immediate effect, and the ministry conveyed its appreciation to both Pro-Chancellors for their dedicated service and contributions to the nation's educational development.
The statement concluded by reiterating the ministry’s overarching goals: “The ministry’s efforts aim to build a stronger, more transparent, and merit-driven university system for the benefit of all Nigerians.” This reshuffling of Pro-Chancellors signals a proactive approach by the Federal Ministry of Education to refine leadership structures within universities, potentially leading to enhanced administrative efficiency and a greater emphasis on equitable and transparent practices within the tertiary education system.