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NUC does not have the power to suspend our licence – Lead City University

The Director, Corporate Communications of Lead City University, Ayo Owolabi on Monday said that neither Professor Julius Okojie nor the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) has  … Continue reading NUC does not have the power to suspend our licence – Lead City University


The Director, Corporate Communications of Lead City University, Ayo Owolabi on Monday said that neither Professor Julius Okojie nor the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) has  the power to suspend the licenses of Universities.

Mr Owolabi, who spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, said that “Professor Julius Okojie does not have the power to withdraw licence or even suspend licence.”

He said that “it is the responsibility of Federal Executive Council, who can grant, withdraw or suspend university licence.”

Professor Okojie, the secretary of the NUC had on July 4, announced the withdrawal of the operational licences of seven universities, including Lead City University.