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The Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, has dismissed reports alleging mass termination of staff at the institution, describing the claims as false and misleading.
Speaking in a telephone interview, the Vice-Chancellor clarified that no mass dismissal had taken place at the university, stressing that only two or three staff members left the institution last year after due process, while no employee has been terminated this year.
According to him, the few staff separations that occurred were based strictly on performance considerations and were carried out in line with established disciplinary procedures.
“Our founder, the late Herbert Wigwe, set out to build one of the finest universities in Africa,” Al-Akaidi said. “Though he passed away over two years ago, our Governing Council, Board of Trustees, and management team remain deeply committed to fulfilling Our pace is fast and our standards are high. Naturally, some individuals may find it challenging to keep up.”
