TETFund warns against political interference in VC appointments

…advocates a merit-based selection process
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Sonny Echono, has warned against political interference in the appointment of vice-chancellors in Nigeria’s federal universities, saying the practice undermines academic excellence, institutional stability and good governance.
Echono gave the warning on Thursday while presenting the findings of a research study at a public lecture organised by the Abuja Leadership and Governance Centre at the University of Abuja.
The lecture was titled “Leadership Selection Process and Governance of Federal Universities in Nigeria (1993–2024).”
Presenting the f...