Power Belongs to Allah, Says Former UniAbuja VC Prof. Aisha Maikudi

Former University of Abuja Vice Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, has urged staff not to be disturbed by her removal from office, stating that "power belongs to Allah" .

Professor Maikudi made this statement in her office yesterday evening, emphasizing that her removal was not a matter of life and death.

Professor Maikudi, who served as the 7th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja from December 31, 2024, to February 6, 2025, was appointed following the end of Professor AbdulRasheed Na'Allah's tenure ². Her appointment was met with controversy, with some professors submitting a petition to the Federal Ministry of Education alleging irregularities in the selection process .

Despite her removal, Professor Maikudi remains a renowned figure in the academic community, known for her expertise in international law . Her message of resilience and faith is likely to resonate with the university community.