BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE— In a sweeping move to upgrade the leadership of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Innovation, Aliero (AFUSTA), the Kebbi State Federal government has actually revealed the instant dissolution of the institution’s Governing Council.
The state has actually likewise relieved the Vice-Chancellor, 2 Deputy Vice-Chancellors, and other primary officers of their consultations.
The executive action, efficient from Thursday, April 30, 2026, follows a strenuous evaluation of the institution’s affairs conducted by an unique visitation panel.
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Recommendations of the Visitation Panel
The choice was settled throughout a State Executive Council conference after cautious consideration on the findings sent by the visitation panel.
According to a declaration signed by the Secretary to the State Federal Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, the dissolution of the Governing Council and the removal of the leadership team were direct consequences of the panel’s suggestions.
While the specific findings of the panel were not openly disclosed, the scale of the eliminations suggests substantial administrative or governance concerns determined throughout the audit.
Consultation of a Sole Administrator
To avoid a leadership vacuum and begin the procedure of institutional reform, the state government has actually selected Professor Samaila Arzika Mungadi as the Sole Administrator of AFUSTA.
Teacher Mungadi has been handed a clear required to support the university’s governance and “bring back academic integrity.”
He will supervise the day-to-day operations of the university pending the main reconstitution of a new Governing Council and the selection of a brand-new management group.
Commitment to Academic Integrity
The Kebbi State Federal government revealed its gratitude to the visitation panel for their thoroughness, noting that their work contributed in assisting the Council toward these definitive actions.
This intervention is viewed by education experts as part of a wider effort to ensure that state-owned tertiary institutions stay centers of excellence and transparency.
As Professor Mungadi takes control of the reins, the university community in Aliero is anticipated to undergo a period of shift.
The state federal government has actually assured personnel and students that these changes are focused on securing the long-term practicality and track record of AFUSTA, ensuring it satisfies its mission as a premier science and technology institution.