Nigeria, March 1 -- The Nigerian government has reversed the controversial appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo, a professor of African History at the University of Ibadan, as the Vice-Chancellor of the Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State.

The government has also approved the appointment of Lucian Chukwu, a professor, who emerged first in the recruitment process.

This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Education spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, which was shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday.

"In line with the principle of merit being upheld by the federal government, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has approved the appointment of Lucian O. Chukwu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty ...