E be like say everybody wan put the new VC under the spotlight after the flawed recruitment saga at Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MOUAU).
The management just released a statement: Prof. Ursula Akanwa was not involved in the irregular hiring that sparked protests and media frenzy. They stressed that the recruitment process started before Prof. Akanwa took office and that she inherited a mess she is now trying to clean.
So, wetin we really know?
- The recruitment drive kicked off in January 2024, months before Prof. Akanwa was sworn in (June 2024).
- Several senior staff were accused of favouritism, but no concrete evidence linked the new VC.
- The university’s Senate has promised a full audit and a revamp of the hiring policy.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Recruitment process launched |
| Mar 2024 | Allegations of irregularities surface |
| Jun 2024 | Prof. Ursula Akanwa assumes office |
| Jul 2024 | Management issues clarification statement |
What does this mean for MOUAU’s future? If the administration truly wants to restore credibility, they must sack the complicit officers and set up a transparent, merit‑based system. No more secretive panels, no more “we’ll look into it later”.
I dey wonder, why do we always rush to blame the fresh face? Is it because the old guard feels threatened by a woman who actually wants to change things? Or is it just another case of scapegoating to protect entrenched interests?
My take: let’s give Prof. Akanwa a fair chance, but also keep the pressure on the university council. Demand the audit results, insist on public posting of all shortlisted candidates, and push for an independent oversight committee.
If we keep silent, we allow the same corrupt patterns to repeat. So, who’s ready to hold MOUAU’s leadership accountable and ensure the next recruitment is clean?