The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member presidential panel to look into the crisis facing the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The inauguration held today in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, was to ensure that the committee would put the school back on track as they are expected to submit recommendations.
Adam urged members of the panel to conclude its assignment and submit its report in a space of two weeks from the time of the inauguration.
Malam Adamu said, “They are to examine the steps taken by the council leading to the removal of the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, and ascertain whether due process was followed as stipulated in the universities amendment act 2003, and the principle of fair hearing adhered to.
“To determine whether the process (if any) leading to the appointment of the acting Vice-chancellor for the university was consistent with the provisions of the enabling Act.
“To make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions for all those found culpable by the special visitation team, on allegations contained in the report as well as other subsequent actions arising there from.
“And make any recommendations that will assist government to take decisions that will ensure peaceful, stable and effective administration of the university.”
By the terms of reference, the panel was expected to view the report of the council sub-committee on review of the University of Lagos since May 2017 and make appropriate recommendations, after affording all those indicted an opportunity to defend themselves.
He further urged stakeholders in the University to cooperate completely with the panel and to allow it to work unhindered.
