Nigeria: Varsities - FG Threatens to Sack Corrupt Governing Councils

Federal government has threatened to dissolve governing councils that use the resources of federal varsities for self-enrichment instead of sourcing more funds for them outside of regular government subvention.

Minister of education Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa'i who opened a two-day retreat of all members of governing councils of 40 federal varsities said as soon a prima facie case is established against any member, government would not hesitate to relief them of their appointment.

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