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UNILAG: Buhari Govt Inaugurates 7-member Presidential Panel (Full List)

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member presidential panel to investigate the crisis that rocked the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and submit recommendations.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu inaugurated the seven-member presidential panel in Abuja on Wednesday.

Speaking during the inaugurated, the minister urged members of the panel to conclude its assignment and submit its report within two weeks from the time of the inauguration.

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He pointed out that members by the terms of reference of this panel are expected to view the report of the council sub-committee on review of the University of Lagos since May 2017 and make appropriate recommendations, after affording all those indicted an opportunity to defend themselves.

Adamu said: “They are to examine the steps taken by the council leading to the removal of the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, and ascertain whether due process was followed as stipulated in the universities amendment act 2003, and the principle of fair hearing adhered to.

“To determine whether the process (if any) leading to the appointment of the acting Vice-chancellor for the university was consistent with the provisions of the enabling Act.

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“To make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions for all those found culpable by the special visitation team, on allegations contained in the report as well as other subsequent actions arising therefrom.

“And make any recommendations that will assist the government to make decisions that will ensure peaceful, stable, and effective administration of the university,” he said.

Members of the committee include: the Chairman, Prof.Tukur Sahad, Prof. Adamu Usman, Board Chairman, UBEC, Prof. Ikenna Onyedo, former Vice-chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Ekanem Braid, former Vice-chancellor Cross River State University.

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Others are: Prof. Victor Onoha, Alhaji Jimoh Bankole, former Bursar, University of Ibadan and Mrs Grace Ekanem, Director, Legal Services, Ministry of Education.