University of Abuja Invites VC Candidates Amid Controversy Over Selection Process

The University of Abuja is embroiled in controversy as it invites candidates for the Vice-Chancellor position amid a crisis surrounding the potential appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as the substantive VC.

The selection process has faced allegations of favoritism and lack of due process, leading to tensions within the university community. The Governing Council, chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, has scheduled interviews for Monday and Tuesday to select the new VC.

Prof. Maikudi's qualifications and the selection criteria have been questioned, with concerns raised about the transparency of the process.

The Department of State Services (DSS) is conducting security checks on the shortlisted candidates. Prof.

Kasim Waziri and Prof. Rosemary Udeozo, who were part of the selection board, walked out of a meeting, alleging predetermined outcomes favoring Prof.

Maikudi. The controversy has raised issues of governance and transparency in the higher education sector in Nigeria.