Union urges Oshiomhole to reverse appointment of COLBEN provost

The Edo State chapter of the Coalition of Unions of State Owned Tertiary Institutions, has called on the state government to reverse the appointment of Professor Matthew Omo-Ojugo as the substantive Provost for the College of Education, Igueben, by the Edo State Government.

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole
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‎The union, in a letter addressed to the state governor, explained that the appointment of Omo-Ojugo was done in error as it negated the templates set by the National Commission for Colleges of Education for the appointment of a provost.

‎According to the letter signed by the President, Mr. Fred Omonuwa, and General Secretary, Mr. Imhenrion Martin, the union said that the professor was already above 65 years, alleging that the role played by officials of the state Ministry of Education and members of the governing council was questionable.

Efforts to reach the Commissioner of Education, Mr. Godwin Obhakhan, were unsuccessful at the time of filing the report.

‎But the union said, “It is our belief that the comrade governor was wrongly advised on the appointment, given the governor’s penchant for strict compliance to laws.”

‎While noting that it member unions had been duly notified  for their necessary action, it urged the state government to consider the concerns in the of the affected college.

It added, “Consequently, we most respectfully appeal to our comrade governor to consider the relevant information contained herein and in our earlier correspondences. We shall be glad if this decision is reversed, in your capacity, Sir, as visitor of the college. ”

SOURCE: PUNCH NEWSPAPER