The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has approved the implementation of a guiding policy on eligibility for the appointment of Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts.
A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, said the move is in line with the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to promote equity, transparency, and integrity in the appointment process of federal tertiary institutions,
Boriowo said the policy has become necessary following a pattern of undue advantage observed over the years, where officers serving in acting capacities often leverage their positions to influence appointment outcomes, thereby compromising the fairness and transparency of the selection process.