Tinubu sacks Benue varsity of health sciences pro-chancellor for misconduct

The federal government has announced the sacking of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, Ohieku Salami.  

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in a statement to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press in the ministry, Folasade Boriowo.

Mr Alausa said that the removal of Mr Salami was due to actions “unbecoming of his office and violations of established procedures.”

The minister said the decision followed several unprofessional actions by Mr Salami, “including the suspension of the vice-chancellor, without following the prescribed procedures.”

According to the minister, despite intervention by the education ministry and formal requests to rescind the unlawful suspension, Mr Salami refused to comply.

The minister said, instead of complying with the request, Mr Salami resorted to “abusive and threatening behaviour towards the ministry’s directors, including the permanent secretary.

He said, “Such conduct undermines the ministry’s supervisory role over the university and jeopardises the institution’s stability and governance. The minister directed the appointment of a new pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council for the university. This is to restore proper governance and ensure the university operates in accordance with the principles of law, due process and accountability.’’