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UniZik Vice Chancellor Election Causes Controversies And Discrimination
At Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UniZik) in Awka, Anambra State, controversy rises as the election process for a new Vice-Chancellor has become embroiled in accusations of discrimination.
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has taken a stand against the university’s Governing Council, alleging unfair treatment toward its members.
In response to these grievances, MDCAN is seeking legal action from the National Industrial Court, arguing that the selection process for the Vice Chancellor is biased.
MDCAN is pushing for the Vice Chancellor selection to be postponed until the pressing issues at hand are addressed.
Despite these demands, insiders within the University Council indicate that interviews for the Vice Chancellor position are still set to occur this week.
The atmosphere on campus is tense, with stakeholders warning that failure to address the allegations could lead to significant unrest within the university community.
Concerns have been raised regarding the eligibility criteria established by the Governing Council for the Vice Chancellor position.
Many in the university community believe these criteria unfairly discriminate against certain candidates.
In light of this, calls for intervention have reached the highest levels of government, with appeals directed at President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Education.
The hope is that their involvement can avert a potential industrial crisis that could disrupt university operations and affect students’ education.
The controversy has escalated, particularly following the Pro-Chancellor’s actions since taking office, which have been criticized in connection with the Vice Chancellor selection process.
The university’s Senate recently expressed discontent with the Council’s advertisement for the election, which they believe is flawed.
Their request for the Council to retract this advertisement was reportedly ignored, further fueling discontent among faculty and staff.
At the heart of MDCAN’s complaints is the revised qualification criteria for the Vice Chancellor position, which now mandates that candidates possess a doctorate.
This new requirement has effectively disqualified many qualified members of MDCAN who possess significant administrative experience within the university.
Dr. Victor Modekwe, the Chairman of MDCAN’s NAUTH Nnewi Chapter, emphasized that previous advertisements allowed for equivalent qualifications alongside relevant experience, making the current standards seem unjust and exclusionary.
Adding to the controversy, the Council is accused of securing a consent judgment from the National Industrial Court in Awka on October 19, which may clear the way for the election to continue, despite the ongoing disputes.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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