The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Vice-Chancellor has been queried for making the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami a professor.

The query issued by FUTO Alumni Association in a letter signed by the National President, Ndubuisi Chijioke, asked the Vice-Chancellor, others to explain within seven-day why Dr. Pantami was made a professor.

The FUTO graduates’ letter using the FOI Act specifically required the school to respond within 7 days to 12 questions which include the following.

“To provide to FUTO Alumni Association National Executive Council the records of the proceedings of the University Governing Council meeting at which this appointment was made.

“To know the register of the Council members in attendance at the time this appointment was approved.

“The extant university and Nigerian University Commission’s procedure for the appointment of professors.

“Details of the advert for this professorial position.

“Details of the application(s) received for this position.

“Details of the academic publications by Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on which basis he was examined and offered this appointment.

“Details of all other publications by Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.

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“The resume of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami submitted in support of his application which details his academic records and work experience in the academia.

“The names of the examiners appointed and responsible for the assessments of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s application and publications for the purpose of this appointment/promotion.

“The resume of all the professorial examiners of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for the purpose of this appointment.

“The report of the assessment by the professorial examiners of Mr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.

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“Any other information, documents or records considered relevant and useful on this subject matter”.