ASUU To Probe Pantami’s Appointment As Professor Of Cybersecurity

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has set up an independent committee to probe what it described as questionable appointment of the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, as a Professor of Cyber Security at the Federal University of Technology Owerri.

President of ASUU, Comrade Emmanuel Osodeke who addressed newsmen on Monday in Abuja at the end of the Union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend, listed several criteria for the position of professorship of which the minister was said to lack thus, not qualified for the position.

The Union rejected Pantami’s academic position in its entirety saying, “we know something is wrong in the appointment of Isa Pantami as a Professor, it doesn’t look right.

“Having rejected the ASUU-FUTO Committee’s report, NEC set up an independent committee to investigate all issues surrounding the controversial appointment of Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) as a Professor of Cyber Security in the University.

“Thereafter, the position of ASUU-NEC shall be made known to the public. In addition, another committee shall visit the ASUU-FUTO branch with a view to determining the role of members in the controversial appointment and report back to NEC for further action.” He added.


Discover more from LN247

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Advertisement

Most Popular This Week

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More from Author

Advertisement

Read Now

JAMB Announces 2025 UTME Registration and Exam Dates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the registration and examination dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a media briefing held in Lagos on January 26, 2025. Key Dates for...

JAMB 2025 Registration: What You Need to Know and Do as Exam Dates Approach

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational future of Nigerian students by facilitating the unified tertiary matriculation exam. However, the 2025 registration process has been unexpectedly delayed, sparking anxiety and uncertainty among prospective candidates. With the exam dates fast...

Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Now Six -year Courses

University students and professionals in pharmacy, optometry, and physiotherapy have warmly welcomed the National Universities Commission's (NUC) recent decision to extend the duration of these courses to six years. This change replaces the previous five-year study period, bringing the programs in line with international standards. The NUC’s announcement,...

Discover more from LN247

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading