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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Govt Sacks Pro-Chancellor Of Federal University of Health Sciences in Benue
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Govt Sacks Pro-Chancellor Of Federal University of Health Sciences in Benue

by  Adekunle Dada 2 min read
  • The minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has sacked Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State
  • Salami was sacked due to a series of unprofessional actions including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures
  • Alausa has ordered the appointment of a new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for the university

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has sacked Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.

Director Press and Public Relations of the education ministry, Boriowo Folasade, said Salami was sacked due to actions unbecoming of his office and violations of established procedures.

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Tinubu’s Govt Sacks Pro-Chancellor of University of Health Sciences In Benue
Salami was accused of a series of unprofessional actions including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor Photo credit: @MobilePunch
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Boriowo accused Salami of a series of unprofessional actions including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures.

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She disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, NTA reports.

“Despite intervention by the Federal Ministry of Education and formal requests to rescind the unlawful suspension, Engr. Salami refused to comply, resorting to abusive and threatening behavior towards the Ministry’s Directors, including the Permanent Secretary.”

The minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has requested the appointment of a new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for the university.

Alausa noted that it is necessary to restore proper governance and ensure the university operates with the principles of law, due process, and accountability.

The minister said Salami’s conduct undermines the Ministry’s supervisory role over the university and jeopardizes the institution's stability and governance.

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According to the Ministry of Education, Odoh was unilaterally appointed by the chairman of the university's governing council without meeting the minimum requirement for the position.

Alausa announced the sacking of the VC and registrar and the dissolution of the university's governing council.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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