Campus News2 min read2026-04-17

Tinubu Sacks VCs of Uni Abuja and UNN

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated a major shake-up in the leadership of federal universities by removing the vice-chancellors of the University of Abuja and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The University of Abuja,...

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Azeez

17 Apr 2026

Tinubu Sacks VCs of Uni Abuja and UNN
Key takeaways
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated a major shake-up in the leadership of federal universities by removing the vice-chancellors of the University of Abuja and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
  • The University of Abuja, now referred to as Yakubu Gowon University, saw Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi removed from her position as Vice-Chancellor.
  • Professor Patricia Manko Lar has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor for a period of six months.

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