A BILL TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI ACT ON COUNCIL CHAIRMAN QUALIFICATIONS, IP AND PRE-ACTION NOTICE
Bill · Education
A Bill amends the University of Maiduguri Act by specifying qualifications for the Governing Council Chairman and establishing intellectual property ownership. It targets the university's governing council and academic staff with research outputs. This strengthens governance and streamlines legal processes.
A BILL TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI ACT ON COUNCIL CHAIRMAN QUALIFICATIONS, IP AND PRE-ACTION NOTICE
What Is This Policy?
A proposed amendment to the University of Maiduguri Act mirroring the University of Ibadan amendment, specifying minimum qualifications for the Governing Council Chairman, establishing IP ownership, and introducing pre-action notice requirements.
Who Does It Target?
University of Maiduguri Governing Council UNIMAID academic staff with research output Legal practitioners dealing with UNIMAID litigation Federal Ministry of Education
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen governance, protect intellectual property, and streamline litigation processes at the University of Maiduguri in line with modern university administration practices.
Key Features
Chairman Qualifications: Sets minimum qualifications for the UNIMAID Governing Council Chairman. IP Framework: Establishes university ownership of IP generated using university resources with equitable creator sharing. Pre-Action Notice: Introduces mandatory pre-action notice before suits against the university. Modern Governance: Aligns the UNIMAID Act with current university governance best practices.
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, the Patents Act 2022, and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 on pre-action notice requirements. Aligns with the National Policy on Education.