Delta University Suspends Pro-Chancellor Amid Title Inquiry

The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University in Delta State has suspended its Pro-Chancellor, Anthony Kila, pending an investigation into the legitimacy of his professorial status. This decision was announced in a statement on Tuesday, three days after an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES raised concerns about Kila's professorial title.

The university emphasized its commitment to academic integrity and transparency, stating that Kila's suspension was necessary to protect the integrity of its governance process. The investigation found no evidence that a recognized academic institution had awarded Kila the title of professor, nor did it find support for his claim of being a "Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development." Kila asserted that he received this title from the European Centre for Advanced and Professional Studies in 2016, but checks revealed no evidence of the institution's existence.

Following the investigation, Kila's profile was removed from the university's website, and he expressed his willingness to provide documentation regarding his professorial status.