The Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State has denied having any academic relationship with the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Bernard Odoh.
This followed claims that Odoh became a professor at the Federal University Gusau in 2015.
The declaration made by the Federal University Gusau followed an inquiry made by Kingsley Awuka Esq, Principal Partner at Awuka, Okafor & Partners.
The school disclosed this in its reply to the lawyer dated October 28, 2024, and titled ‘RE: Request For Disclosure Of The Academic Status Of Dr. Ifeanyi Bernard Odoh Of The Department Applied Geophysics, Federal University Of Gusau, Pursuant To Sections 1(1) (2); And 2 (3) (D) (VI) Of The Freedom Of Information Act, Laws Of The Federation 2011.’
The letter obtained signed by Mal. Shehu Suleiman, Senior Staff Officer for the Registrar, reads, “I write on behalf of the Registrar to acknowledge your correspondence dated 4th October, 2024 on the above subject.
“Our records show that Dr. Ifeanyi Bernard Odoh never a staff nor a pioneer Head of the Department of Geology. Never shown up in the Department or though (sic) any course(s).”