The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Councils of tertiary institutions to effect the smooth running of Nigerian Universities Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the next four years.
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, who inaugurated the Chairmen and members of the councils in Abuja, on Thursday, said it was tough making the decision as he has not rested in last 10 months over the issue.
He congratulated them and warned them against undue interference in the human, financial and resource management of the institutions.
He said: “There is a clear line of operations between the Management and respective Governing Councils of the tertiary Institutions, Councils are not to interfere with the day-to-day management of human, financial, and material resources of the Institutions.”
Prof Mamman urged them to come up with ideas that will shore up the internally generated revenue of the institutions by exploring diverse sources and partner that are willing to invest in education.
“You are responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing transparent and responsible financial management of the sector, and ensuring the overall performance of these Institutions to achieve the national goals and expectation of tertiary institutions.”
“Governing Councils should encourage responsible unionism in their respective Institutions while arresting the problems of cultism and drug abuse by students Effective strategies should be put in place by Councils for early detection and eradication of social wees such as sexual harassment, theft, extortion and inducement,” he said.
The Minister, however, advised them to know the existing laws guiding the institutions and to always apply the law in their dealings.
