Kebbi State Government has inaugurated a visitation panel to investigate ongoing administrative and academic challenges at the Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, AFUST, Aliero.
The panel was inaugurated on Monday by Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi.
It is chaired by a former Minister of Science and Technology and pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammad Abubakar Ka’oje.
The government said the decision followed prolonged internal disputes within the institution, particularly between the university management and the governing council, which have continued despite interventions by the Ministry of Higher Education.
The persistent crises, according to the state government, have disrupted both academic and administrative activities at the university.
Governor Idris disclosed that the situation had at one point raised concerns about the continued functioning of the governing council and the university’s management, noting that unresolved disagreements had negatively affected stability within the institution.
The visitation panel is expected to examine the issues and submit recommendations aimed at resolving the challenges facing the university.
The government also directed the university management to cooperate with the panel by providing relevant documents, including financial records, to facilitate its work.
Responding on behalf of the panel, Professor Ka’oje assured that members would carry out their assignment objectively and recommend solutions in the interest of the institution.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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