A BILL TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI ACT ON COUNCIL CHAIRMAN QUALIFICATIONS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

A Bill amends the University of Maiduguri Act to set minimum qualifications for the Governing Council Chairman and vest intellectual property in the university. It targets council members and academic staff to strengthen governance and protect research outputs.

What Is This Policy?

A proposed bill mirroring the University of Ibadan amendment bill, seeking to update the University of Maiduguri Act to specify minimum qualifications for the Governing Council Chairman, vest intellectual property in the university, and require pre-action notice before litigation.

Who Does It Target?

University of Maiduguri Governing Council Academic staff involved in research Federal Ministry of Education The NUC

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Strengthen University of Maiduguri governance, protect IP rights, and regulate litigation processes against the university in line with modern university administration standards.

Key Features

Chairman Qualifications: Sets minimum qualifications for the Governing Council Chairman at UNIMAID. IP Framework: Establishes university ownership of IP developed using its resources with equitable creator sharing. Pre-Action Notice: Introduces a mandatory pre-action notice requirement before suits against the university. Modern Governance: Updates the Act to reflect current university governance best practice.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Bill stage Coverage: University of Maiduguri upon enactment Beneficiaries: UNIMAID community; governance quality 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 Maiduguri

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 Maiduguri Act. Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, and the Patents Act 2022 on intellectual property rights for universities. Aligns with the National Policy on Education and NUC governance guidelines.