The alumni of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), have rejected the appointment of the minister of communications, Isa Ali Pantami, professor in the institution.
FUTO alumni in a letter signed by its National President, Ndubuisi Chijioke, said the appointment could destroy the reputation and image of FUTO.
The national president asked 12 questions in a letter to the management of the institution which include providing FUTO Alumni with the records of the proceedings of the University Governing Council meeting at which the appointment was made.
“To know the register of the Council members in attendance at the time this appointment was approved; the extant university and Nigerian University Commission’s procedure for the appointment of professors; details of the advert for this professorial position; details of the application(s) received for this position; details of the academic publications by Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on which basis he was examined and offered this appointment; details of all other publications by Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
“The resume of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami submitted in support of his application which details his academic records and work experience in the academia. The names of the examiners appointed and responsible for the assessments of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s application and publications for the purpose of this appointment/promotion. The resume of all the professorial examiners of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for the purpose of this appointment.
“The report of the assessment by the professorial examiners of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. Any other information, documents or records considered relevant and useful on this subject matter,” Chijioke letter