President Bola Tinubu’s government has announced the postponement of the inauguration and retreat for pro-chancellors, chairpersons and members of governing councils of federal tertiary institutions.

The education ministry spokeswoman, Folasade Boriowo, announced this in a statement on Monday.

The federal government had earlier announced the constitution of the governing councils, and their inaugurations were also scheduled for Thursday and  Friday.

The postponement was due to a presidential directive dated May 23 for a comprehensive review of the membership of the governing councils.

“We regret any inconveniences this may cause. Further updates will be communicated in due course,” the education ministry said.

Mr Tinubu had ordered a thorough review of the governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions five days after their initial release by the ministry.

“The nominations did not reflect the Federal Character of the country, as some states got just one nomination while others got many. The president, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, acknowledges the feedback across the country.

“President Tinubu is committed to ensuring strict compliance with the principle of federal character as entrenched in the constitution. The review will also take into consideration the national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented,” the presidential directive had said.

(NAN)