The Federal University of Technology, Minna, has witnessed a dramatic turn of events following the vote of no confidence passed by the Senate against the Pro Chancellor, Dr. Santuraki.
The dispute between the Niger State Government and the university over the ownership of the land on which the Bosso campus is situated has been ongoing for decades. The state government has been pushing to take over the land, which has been in use by the university for approximately 40 years.
The Senate, in its 518th meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, deliberated extensively on the issue and made several key resolutions. The meeting cleared the university's Chancellor, Professor Farouk Adamu Kuta, of any wrongdoing and passed a vote of confidence in him. However, the Senate expressed its dissatisfaction with the Pro Chancellor's handling of the situation, passing a vote of no confidence in him.
The Senate further resolved that the Bosso Campus should not be ceded to the Niger State Government or shared with the College of Medical Sciences of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The university's stance on the matter is clear, with the Senate standing firm in its decision to protect the institution's interests.
The vote of no confidence passed by the Federal University of Technology, Minna Senate against Dr. Santuraki is a clear indication of the university's dissatisfaction with his leadership. The Niger State Government's attempts to take over the land on which the Bosso campus is situated have been met with resistance from the university, and it is imperative that the government respects the institution's autonomy. The university's Chancellor, Professor Farouk Adamu Kuta, has been cleared of any wrongdoing, and it is essential that he is given the support he needs to navigate this challenging situation. The implications of this decision go beyond the university's walls, as it sets a precedent for institutions of higher learning in Nigeria to stand up for their rights and protect their interests.
