The Kebbi State Commissioner for Higher Education, Isha Abubakar-Tunga, has introduced Prof. Ismaila Arzika-Mungadi because the Sole Administrator of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA).
The establishment’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mustapha Mansur-Ango, confirmed this in a press release to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
Recall that the state authorities sacked the establishment’s principal officers and board members after reconciliation efforts failed, and subsequently appointed a sole administrator.
Mr Mansur-Ango stated the commissioner was accompanied by the appearing everlasting secretary of the ministry.
He stated throughout the go to, Mr Abubakar-Tunga formally introduced the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Prof. Ismaila Arzika-Mungadi, to the college group and charged him to imagine obligation as custodian and Chief Executive Officer of the establishment.
The PRO famous {that a} assembly held throughout the go to was attended by former deputy vice-chancellors, tutorial and administration, former registrar and bursar, college librarian, deputy registrar institution, and different key employees members.
Speaking on the assembly, the commissioner stated the choice to alleviate the previous principal officers of their appointments and dissolve the governing council was based mostly on the suggestions of a visitation panel constituted by the state authorities.
“The actions taken by the government were guided by the findings and recommendations of the visitation panel, with the overall objective of repositioning the university for better performance,” he said.
The commissioner, nonetheless, stated the affected officers remained bonafide employees of the college.
“All those relieved of their appointments remained staff of the university. Further decisions regarding their appointments will be communicated upon the return of the state governor, Dr Nasir Idris,” he stated.
Mr Abubakar-Tunga stated the aid letters and handover directives took fast impact.
“The letters issued today serve not only as notices of relief from office but also as directives for immediate handing over of responsibilities to ensure a smooth transition in the administration of the university.
“I urge all members of the university community to embrace unity, cooperation, and togetherness to move the institution forward,” he pleaded.
In his remarks, the newly appointed sole administrator expressed appreciation to the federal government for the arrogance reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and grateful for the trust placed in me. I call on the outgoing officers and the entire university community to work together to take AFUSTA to greater heights of academic excellence,” Mr Arzika-Mungadi stated.
Speaking on behalf of the outgoing officers, the previous registrar described the event as an act of divine will.
“Whatever that happened is destined by Almighty Allah, and as faithful, we must accept it in good faith,” he stated.
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