.Gives operational license to Kogi university
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja
Professor Abubakar Rasheed has resigned as Executive Secretary three years and one month to the end of his second term at the National Universities Commission.
The NUC boss performed one of his last official functions on Monday, when he presented provisional operational licenslce to newly registered Kogi State University, Kabba.
Prof. Rasheed reportedly submitted his resignation letter six weeks ago, but kept the news secret until late last week.
A source in the commission noted that his resignation was not connected to corruption allegation or ill health, but his desire to return to the classroom to continue his academic work.
Another source at the Commission said the Executive Secretary resigned before the new government came into power and it was approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He quoted Prof Rasheed to have said it was on personal ground as he wanted to end his career in the university.
Some of the staff were sighted taking pictures with Prof. Rasheed, on Monday, which may possibly be his last working day in office due to Sallah break that would be announced any moment from now.
It will be recalled that Prof. Rasheed, was appointed by Buhari, alongside other heads of parastatals in the Federal Ministry of Education, on August, 2016, and reappointed in 2021.
Meanwhile, the new university, Kogi State University, will be located in Kabba, Kogi State, and it’s expected to take off academic and non-academic engagements in September.
The new addition has taken the number of state-owned universities in Nigeria to 62 and 265 universities in Nigeria.
Prof. Rasheed who presented the licence to the delegation from the state led by the governor, Yahaya Bello, in Abuja, on Monday, congratulated the Kogi State government for successfully completing the requirements needed for the establishment of the university.
He assured them of maximum support from NUC and encouraged them to always approach the Commission for guidance and advice to avoid mistakes that could result in sanctions.
