The Federal Government of Nigeria has postponed the inauguration and retreat for members of the governing councils of its tertiary institutions, originally scheduled for Thursday, 30th, and Friday, 31st May 2024.
According to a statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations for the Federal Ministry of Education, this decision follows a presidential directive for a comprehensive review of the membership of the governing councils.
In the statement, Boriowo said, “The Federal Ministry of Education regrets to announce the postponement of the Inauguration and Retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen and Members of Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions, earlier scheduled for Thursday, 30th and Friday, 31st May 2024. This is as a result of the Presidential directive, as conveyed by the State House Press Release dated 23rd May 2024, for a comprehensive review of the membership of the Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.”
The statement expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the postponement: “We regret any inconveniences this may cause.”
The Ministry of Education emphasized that further updates would be provided in due course: “Further updates will be communicated in due course.” The review aims to ensure effective governance in federal tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
