The Federal Ministry of Education has halted the appointment of 24 personal aides by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof. Ikechukwu Dozie, describing the appointments as irregular and contrary to regulations governing Nigeria's federal universities. The ministry also summoned the Vice-Chancellor to Abuja for a meeting with senior ministry officials on Monday, June 29, 2026, over the controversial appointments.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A leaked directive from the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed a major intervention by the Federal Government in the affairs of the Federal…

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) to immediately withdraw the appoint...