UNN: Nsukka Erupts in Protest Over Outgoing Vice Chancellor’s Handover
A significant protest has erupted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), due to the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe, refusing to convene a crucial Senate meeting to nominate an Acting Vice Chancellor. The indefinite postponement of this meeting has caused widespread unrest among university Senators and students, leading to suspicions of underhanded tactics to install a preferred candidate.
Mary Nwaeze 
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), is currently facing significant unrest following the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Igwe's decision to cancel a Senate meeting intended for the nomination of an Acting Vice Chancellor. This development has led to widespread protests and allegations of ulterior motives.
Details of the Protest:
- Background: Professor Igwe was expected to oversee a Senate meeting to nominate an Acting Vice Chancellor as mandated by the Federal Government. The indefinite cancellation of this meeting has caused significant discontent among the Senators.
- Suspicion of Motives: The Senators and students suspect that the cancellation is a strategic move by Professor Igwe to impose a preferred candidate on the university. This has led to increased tension and suspicion within the institution.
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- Public Outcry: Roy Ekwueme, President of the Nsukka Youths General Assembly, is at the forefront of the protests, demanding immediate action from the Federal Government to ensure a transparent and fair transition of power within the university.
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The Federal Ministry of Education has mandated that all outgoing Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities must nominate an Acting Vice Chancellor through the Senate's recommendation. This directive aims to ensure a seamless transition until a substantive Vice Chancellor is elected by the Governing Council.
The protest leaders and university community members are calling on the Federal Government to intervene promptly. They demand that the postponed Senate meeting be convened immediately to prevent any attempts at undermining the institution's governance.
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Conclusion:
The situation at UNN underscores the critical need for transparent and accountable leadership transitions in educational institutions. The resolution of this issue is essential to maintaining peace and stability within the university.
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