Ohieku Salami, pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State, was on Wednesday relieved of his position by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
The decision was made due to actions considered “unbecoming of his office” and violations of established procedures.
A statement released by the Director of Press for the Federal Ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo, outlined several unprofessional actions taken by Salami, including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the proper procedures.
The statement revealed that despite the ministry’s intervention and formal directives to reverse the unlawful suspension, Salami refused to comply. Instead, he displayed “abusive and threatening behavior” towards the ministry’s directors, including the Permanent Secretary.
Dr. Alausa emphasised that such conduct undermines the ministry’s supervisory authority over the university and threatens the stability and governance of the institution.
“In line with this decision, the minister has requested the appointment of a new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, to restore proper governance and ensure the university operates in accordance with the principles of law, due process, and accountability,” the statement added.
