The University of Abuja has assured that the process to select a new Vice-Chancellor will be transparent.
The university gave the assurance in a statement issued by Dr Habib Yakoob Acting Director, Information and University Relations of the University.
The process to select a new vice-chancellor has generated a lot of controversy with many alleging that there were plans to impose the present Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi.
“The University remains confident in the Council’s commitment to conducting a transparent, fair, and merit-based selection process in strict adherence to the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and other relevant statutes.
“The Council has meticulously structured the process to ensure the emergence of the most competent and visionary leader to steer the institution toward greater achievements,” the statement said.
The statement added: “To begin with, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, like all other candidates who have applied for the position of Vice-Chancellor, is fully qualified and competent to assume the role. Over the past six months, she has ably discharged her responsibilities as Acting Vice-Chancellor.
“In fact, her remarkable overall accomplishment in the five months she has held forte has continued to attract widespread applause and commendation within the University and beyond.
“Efforts to unjustly malign her candidacy are baseless, unwarranted, and appear calculated to create unnecessary tension and distract the University Council from its mandate.
“As the institution continues to uphold its mission of providing quality education and fostering innovation, it calls on all stakeholders to allow the selection process to proceed without undue interference or politicization. The process will be concluded with the utmost integrity and in the best interests of the University.”
