The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, to immediately nullify the appointments of its Provost, Registrar, and Bursar over alleged violations of established regulations. It also asked the council to submit a copy of the revised advertisement to the ministry for documentation and record purposes. The organisation said it was particularly troubling that the appointments were made despite earlier instructions from the ministry to halt the process and re-advertise the positions. CAPE described the development as part of a broader pattern of procedural violations in appointments within some tertiary institutions in the country. “The credibility, stability and integrity of our tertiary education institutions depend on strict adherence to due process in the appointment of their leadership.

Source: Punch March 11, 2026 23:47 UTC