By JUMOKE OLAITAN

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof. Ikechukwu Dozie, to withdraw the appointment of 24 aides in his office.

‎The directive is contained in a letter dated June 25 and signed by the Acting Director of University Education in the ministry, Dr O. L. Kareem, on behalf of the ministry.

‎The ministry describing the action as inconsistent with established regulations governing federal universities, noting that the appointments were made through a memorandum issued by the university on June 22.

‎The ministry said its review of the appointments showed that the university did not conform with existing guidelines, procedures and due process requirements applicable within the federal university system.

‎The letter instructed the vice-chancellor to immediately reverse the appointments and forward evidence of compliance to the ministry without delay.

‎The letter also invited Dozie to appear before ministry officials in Abuja on June 29 for discussions on the matter.

‎According to the ministry, the engagement will focus on issues relating to institutional governance, administrative accountability, due process and compliance with regulations guiding the administration of federal universities.

‎The ministry reiterated its commitment to transparency, prudent management and adherence to best practices in the nation’s tertiary education sector.

‎Copies of the letter were forwarded to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for information and necessary action. (NAN)

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