A civil society group, Concerned Persons with Education Interest, has petitioned the Federal Ministry of Education, expressing concerns over the ongoing selection process for the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State. The group alleges possible external influence and irregularities in the process, warning that it could affect industrial harmony within the university ¹.
The petition, signed by National Coordinator Comrade Bulus Zakari, requests an independent review of the selection process to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with statutory requirements. The group also questions the academic qualifications of one of the shortlisted candidates, Dr. Benjamin Ate Kefas, citing that he doesn't meet the required rank of full professor ² ³.
The controversy surrounds allegations that Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is attempting to install his brother, Dr. Benjamin Ate Kefas, as the next Vice-Chancellor, despite lacking necessary qualifications. The group demands that the Federal Ministry of Education intervene to safeguard the integrity of the university ⁴.
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