A BILL TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION AND TENURE OF DEANS
Bill · Education
A Bill amends the University of Ibadan Act to introduce elections for Deans of Faculty and specify their tenure. It targets academic staff who vote in these elections and university governing bodies to promote democratic processes in faculty leadership.
A BILL TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION AND TENURE OF DEANS
What Is This Policy?
A proposed amendment to the University of Ibadan Act introducing an elective system for Deans of Faculty, specifying their tenure and the procedures for their election by academic staff of each faculty.
Who Does It Target?
University of Ibadan academic staff (voters for deans) UI Governing Council and Senate The National Universities Commission (NUC) Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Democratise faculty governance at the University of Ibadan by replacing appointed Deans with elected ones, improving accountability and faculty buy-in.
Key Features
Elected Deans: Deans of Faculties to be elected by the academic staff of the faculty rather than appointed by the Vice Chancellor. Tenure Limits: Sets a defined tenure for Deans (e.g., two terms of two years each). Electoral Procedures: Prescribes eligibility criteria for candidates and the conduct of faculty elections. Transitional Provisions: Addresses transition from existing appointed deans to the new elective system.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Bill stage Coverage: University of Ibadan upon enactment Beneficiaries: UI academic community; university governance Funding: Not applicable
How to Access
Not applicable — pending enactment Application method: Track at https://www.nass.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly / University of Ibadan
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as an amendment to the University of Ibadan Act (Cap U8 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act governing the governance of federal universities. Aligns with NUC guidelines on university governance, academic senate powers, and faculty management.