VC Appointment Scandal Rocks Katsina Varsity: Aspirant Exposes Alleged Guideline Violations
VC Appointment Crisis Deepens at Federal University Dutsin-Ma The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State is embroiled in a fresh controversy over the selection of its next Vice Chancellor (VC). Prof. Rasheed Hamzat, a contender for the position, has accused the governing council of violating federal guidelines, sparking outrage and calls for transparency. The Controversy Unfolds Since its establishment in 2010, FUDMA has faced repeated turmoil in VC appointments. The latest crisis erupted after the university’s governing council shortlisted six candidates for the role, prompting allegations of procedural breaches. Prof. Hamzat, a Professor of Agriculture, escalated the dispute by writing a three-page letter to Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa. The letter, obtained exclusively by Daily Trust, alleges: Ignored Experience Criteria: Shortlisted candidates include professors with less than 3 years’ experience, violating the 10-year requirement. Age Limit Overlooked: Some aspirants exceed […]