Education

OAUTH CMD Defies Buhari’s Order to Vacate Office

Published

5 years ago

March 29, 2022

…Re-appoints self to Preside Over under-the-table Contracts

Jeph Bisi

Against President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive, Prof. Victor Adetiloye has refused to vacate office as the Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), having completed his second tenure of four years on January 23, 2022.

This is as he sits tight to preside over multi-million-naira contracts without the approval of the board of directors of the institution, in a manner that has been described as disregard for civil service regulations and due process.

Prof Adetiloye who was first appointed the Chief Medical Director of OAUTH on January 29, 2014, finished his first tenure on January 23, 2018. Although his second appointment did not come till June of that same year, he imposed himself on the board as the sole administrator in an acting capacity, a move that contravened the provision and regulations of the civil service.

He was expected to hand over to the next senior person while awaiting his second appointment as provided by the provision, which clearly provides that on no ground should an outgoing CMD act even when he or she is awaiting a second appointment. But on the contrary, Adetiloye imposed himself on the board as a sole administrator, dishing out orders and contracts with impunity.

This however prompted members of the board to request his letter of extension in office, if there was any, that validated his continued stay in office as CMD in an acting capacity- a document he could not provide till June 2018.

This was after representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health on the Board brought a circular, one from the Ministry of Health and the other one from the Secretary to the Government saying that no CMD should hold the office in an acting capacity.

This followed several letters and correspondences that were written to the Ministry of Health, Head of Service, and the office of Secretary to Government of the Federation by concerned members of the Hospital Board.

However, in September 2018, Prof Adetiloye had a renewal of his appointment that took effect from January 2018.

Our findings have revealed that Adetiloye had applied for his second appointment with effect from January 23, 2018, which was also recommended by the Federal Ministry of Health, the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to president Buhari with effect from the same date.

Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the President had also recommended the same date to the President, all of which were approved by President Buhari.

In two separate letters obtained by THE GLEAMER NEWS dated 8 March 2022 which was signed by Chairman, Management Board, Shehu Barau Ningi, and copied to the SFG and the Honourable Minister of Health, Prof. Adetiloye was requested to hand over to the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (C-MAC) Dr. Owojiagbe, ‘‘who is the most senior officer in the Administrative hierarchy as Acting CMD with immediate effect’’.

In the same vein, in a letter dated 28th February 2022, from the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, with reference No: SGF.6/XXV/322, had directed the Honourable Minister of Health to with immediate effect in line with President Buhari’s directive ask Prof Adetiloye to vacate office.

The letter with the title: Re- REQUEST FOR THE CLARIFICATION ON RENEWAL APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR VICTOR ADEBAYO ADETILOYE AS CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, reads: “I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter Ref: SMH/557/9.3/IV/39 dated January 2022 (attached) in respect of the above subject and to inform, having cross-checked the records of this office, the reappointment of Prof. Victor Adeliloye is with effect from 24th January 2018, in line with Mr. President’s directive.

“Accordingly, Prof. Victor ADETILOYE should be directed to vacate office immediately having completed his second tenure, which expired on 23rd January 2022.

A source from the Teaching Hospital has alleged that the Ministry of Health has refused to act on President Buhari’s directive for selfish reasons, one of which he said was for contracts.

He said: “As we speak, he (Adetiloye) is preparing to award contracts to settle his cronies to cover up for the illegal contracts he has awarded in the past in acting capacity, which were not approved by the board.

“He is now the sole administrator, running the hospital in disregard for the rules and regulations that regulate administrative activities

He said he was afraid to see that the President of Nigeria issued an order that people could flagrantly disobey. ‘‘The reason is unconnected with the over N1b COVID-19 funds that he cannot give an account of, the source said.

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Education

Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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