New UNN Governing Council holds First Inaugural Meeting (Photos)


By Ugwu, Chinagorom Joseph

 Enugu-The New Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, yesterday held its inaugural lecture for the first time after its election last month.

      The Lecture which held in Council Chambers of the University, had in attendance the Pro-Chancellor of the Institution and the chairman of the council, Chief Mike Olorunfemi, the  Vice-Chancellor University of Nigeria, Prof. B.C. Ozumba and the Registrar, Barr. C.C. Igbokwe. Others in attendance are the Principal Officers of the University, the Federal Government Appointees, Senate Representatives, and the Congregation Representatives among other dignitaries.

      According to a statement on the institution's official website by the Ag. Public Relations  Officer, Chief (Dr.) Okwun Omeaku, the Convocation Representative will be elected on June 10,2017. 
      It will be recalled that Pursuant to his powers under the laws establishing the federal universities in Nigeria, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils of 23 out of the 40 federal universities in the country for a period of four years in the first instance.
The institutions affected are those whose Governing Councils’ tenures have elapsed or would on 9th April, 2017.

     In making these appointments, Mr. President had taken cognizance of the requirements for membership into governing councils, which include among others, a minimum of a university degree, high integrity, and commitment to educational development of the country.
In addition, consideration was also given to geo-political spread, in order to reflect federal character and foster sense of belonging.


Council Chairman making a speech

The V.C and Council Chairman

Members of the council and others

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