UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) DECREE, 1975
Decree · Education
Policy date: 1975-01-01
A Decree provides transitional governance arrangements for the University of Benin during a specified period. It targets the university's council and administration to maintain continuity. This protects staff rights and academic programs.
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS) DECREE, 1975
What Is This Policy?
A 1975 decree providing transitional governance arrangements for the University of Benin during a defined transition period, now of historical significance with the transition having been completed.
Who Does It Target?
University of Benin Governing Council (historical) Federal Ministry of Education NUC as the university regulator UNIBEN administration
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure smooth governance continuity at UNIBEN during a specified transition period, protecting staff rights and maintaining academic programmes.
Key Features
Governance Continuity: Maintained institutional governance during the transition period. Staff Arrangements: Managed staff transfers and integration during the transition. Property: Vested university assets in the continuing institution. Legal Continuity: Preserved ongoing legal and administrative matters through the transition.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Transition completed — historical Coverage: University of Benin, Benin City Beneficiaries: UNIBEN community; legal certainty Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Not applicable — transition completed Application method: Engage University of Benin administration.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.uniben.edu.ng Contact: University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Legal Framework
Promulgated under the decree-making powers of the Supreme Military Council as a transitional governance instrument for the University of Benin. Now of historical significance with the University of Benin Act as the operative statute. Operates within the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act framework and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. Transitional provisions have been superseded by the university's substantive governing legislation.