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David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka<\/p>\n
Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) have called on the federal government to fully implement the National Industrial Court\u2019s judgment ordering the reinstatement of Prof Bernard Odoh as the institution\u2019s vice-chancellor.<\/p>\n
The President of the Nigerian Students and Youth Association (NISAYA), UNIZIK Chapter, Mr Chisom Nwangwu, in a press release, said that the students are urging the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to act without further delay to reinstate Odoh in strict compliance with the court\u2019s ruling.<\/p>\n
According to him, Odoh was removed from office by the Federal Ministry of Education following allegations by some of his opponents that he was not a professor and was therefore unqualified to occupy the position. However, the court has since affirmed that Odoh was duly promoted to the rank of professor in 2015 and, consequently, ordered that all his rights, entitlements, and privileges be fully restored.<\/p>\n
Nwangwu stressed that respect for court judgments is fundamental to nation-building and must not be treated as optional. He noted that Nigerians must learn to obey court orders if the country is to build a society firmly rooted in the rule of law.<\/p>\n
He further expressed concern that the continued failure to implement the court\u2019s ruling, particularly in a situation where the office of the vice-chancellor was never vacant in any legal or practical sense, sets a dangerous precedent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis persistent disregard for a valid court order undermines democratic values and sends the wrong signal to citizens,\u201d stated Nwangwu. \u201cSuch actions should not be allowed to define us as a people or as a democratic society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nwangwu also noted that Odoh is the first alumnus of the university to be appointed vice-chancellor, describing his removal as regrettable and driven by malicious claims intended to frustrate a young academic with a clear and progressive vision for the university\u2019s overall development.<\/p>\n
The students further appealed to President Bola Tinubu, pointing out that his administration is founded on the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law. They urged the president to intervene and ensure full compliance with the court\u2019s judgment.<\/p>\n
Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie was announced last month as the vice-chancellor after months of acting by Prof. Carol Umeobi, who took over after the removal of Odoh in November last year.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, December 16, 2025, 11:33 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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