Political interference threatens Nigerian universities, Echono warns

Theabujainquirer | 19-06-2026 02:35am |

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arch. Sonny Echono, has expressed serious concerns regarding the rising trend of political interference in the appointment of vice-chancellors at Nigerian federal universities. During a public lecture organized by the Abuja Leadership and Management Centre, he emphasized that such interference undermines governance, academic excellence, and the overall stability of these institutions. Echono's remarks highlight the potential negative impact of external influences on the integrity and functioning of higher education in Nigeria.

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