Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the College of Abuja, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita (Rtd) has dissociated the council from stories that it’s against the candidacy of Prof. Aisha Maikudi because the substantive Vice Chancellor of the establishment.
Kaita notably distanced himself from a letter the place he was stated to have accused Maikudi, of misconduct and undue interference within the affairs of the college.
Concern College of Abuja Stakeholders led by Mohammed Adama in a rejoinder on Tuesday on his behalf maintained that the purported letter isn’t solely false however a calculated try and tarnish his fame of an completed navy officer and statesman.
“At no level has he endorsed or opposed the candidacy of Prof. Aisha Maikudi or some other aspirant for the substantive function of Vice-Chancellor. His dedication is solely in direction of guaranteeing a good, clear, and merit-based choice course of,” it famous.
“Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita (Rtd) categorically dissociates himself from the letter attributed to him within the Sahara Reporters and The Guardian. He neither authored nor sanctioned any communication undermining the Performing Vice-Chancellor, as mischievously claimed.
“The contents of the alleged letter are a fabrication, aimed toward creating pointless stress throughout the college group and discrediting the management of the Governing Council.
“Air Vice Marshal Kaita, in his capability because the Professional-Chancellor, has at all times maintained a principled and neutral stance on all issues regarding the governance of the college.
“His actions are pushed solely by a dedication to uphold due course of, transparency, and accountability, according to the best requirements of college administration.
“You will need to emphasize that Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita (Rtd) is a person of integrity who has devoted a long time of service to the nation, reaching the head of his navy profession with honor.
“His singular focus because the Chairman of the Governing Council is to make sure that the college’s affairs are carried out in accordance with the rule of regulation and established procedures.
“He has no vested curiosity within the appointment of any particular person to the place of Vice-Chancellor or some other administrative function throughout the college.
“Opposite to the claims made within the publications, Air Vice Marshal Kaita’s advocacy is for the observance of due course of in all issues, to forestall any infractions from being dedicated both knowingly or unknowingly.
“It’s pertinent to deal with the misinformation being circulated. The Professional-Chancellor has at all times acted in the perfect curiosity of the College of Abuja, guided by the rules of equity and due diligence. The allegations that the Governing Council, underneath his management, is participating in acts that compromise the college’s stability and governance aren’t solely unfounded however are additionally a deliberate misrepresentation of information.
“Moreover, the insinuation that the Governing Council has manipulated the choice standards to favor any candidate is a baseless accusation. The method for the collection of a substantive Vice-Chancellor and different key appointments has been, and can proceed to be, carried out with utmost integrity, guaranteeing compliance with statutory tips.
“In conclusion, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Isma’ila Kaita (Rtd) stays dedicated to his function as Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the College of Abuja. He’ll proceed to discharge his duties with the best degree of professionalism, guaranteeing that the college’s affairs are managed with transparency and accountability.
“We urge the general public to ignore the deceptive stories and to be cautious of unverified data that seeks to sow discord throughout the tutorial group.”