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The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the College of Abuja has accredited the appointment of the establishment’s appearing Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi.
The announcement was contained in an announcement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday by the college’s spokesperson, Habib Yakoob.
Ms Maikudi, a professor of legislation, was till his appointment by the Senate of the college, the deputy vice-chancellor answerable for tutorial issues through the administration of the rapid previous Vice-Chancellor of the establishment, Abdurasheed Na’Allah.
She was appointed in an appearing capability by the college’s Senate at its 185th common assembly on 26 June.
Council’s inaugural assembly
Following the inauguration on Thursday, the governing council, led by Saddiq Kaita, a retired air vice-marshal, held its inaugural assembly to handle some burning points together with the affirmation of the appointment of the appearing vice-chancellor.
The assertion by the college famous that the advice of Ms Maikudi because the appearing vice-chancellor is in accordance with the provisions of Part 4, subsection (4b) of the College of Abuja Acts, and Part 5(13) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Modification) Act 2003.
In her tackle to the Governing Council, Ms Maikudi expressed her imaginative and prescient for the college’s future.
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“As we embark on this new journey collectively, I urge every member of the Governing Council to carry their wealth of expertise, experience, and fervour to bear in fulfilling our collective mission. Your management and imaginative and prescient are essential in guiding our college by way of these difficult occasions and in direction of a way forward for sustained progress and excellence,” she stated.
She emphasised the significance of collaboration and dedication in attaining the college’s targets.
“Allow us to embrace this chance to work collaboratively and tirelessly in direction of realising the complete potential of the College of Abuja. Allow us to construct on our previous achievements, tackle our present challenges, and create a brighter future for our establishment and all its stakeholders,” she stated.
Inherited disaster
The administration of the college beneath Ms Maikudi has a number of administrative points to take care of, particularly the continuing industrial motion by the Tutorial Workers Union of Universities (ASUU).
ASUU had accused Ms Maikudi’s predecessor, Mr Na’Allah of partaking in unlawful actions such because the recruitment of workers with out following due processes and the aborted processes of appointment of a substantive vice-chancellor with no governing council in place.
The union had threatened to proceed its ongoing strike until the brand new management addresses its issues.
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