The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Minna has firmly rejected any proposal suggesting a shared usage of its Bosso Campus facilities with the College of Medical Sciences of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. This resolution was reached during the 518th Senate Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as the institution addressed the lingering ownership dispute with the Niger State Government.
Senate members deliberated extensively on the claims reportedly advanced by the state government regarding the ownership and control of the campus. Following the deliberations, the Senate unequivocally resolved that the facility should neither be ceded to the state government nor co managed under any form of shared arrangement. The institution maintained that such an arrangement would undermine its ownership rights and long term development plans.
In a significant show of internal alignment, the Senate passed a vote of confidence in the Vice Chancellor. Members commended his maturity and leadership, noting that his approach has been instrumental in maintaining stability and protecting the university’s position amid the dispute. Conversely, the Senate expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Pro Chancellor, Mohammed Kudu Santuraki. A vote of no confidence was passed over what was described as a failure to adequately defend the interests of the university in the ongoing dispute.
The Senate affirmed that the Bosso Campus remains the exclusive property of the institution. This position is aimed at preserving institutional integrity and ensuring continuity in academic and administrative operations. The resolution reflects growing concerns within the university regarding governance and representation.
This development highlights broader tensions between state authorities and federal institutions over land ownership. While the state government insists the land was leased for a limited period and should revert to it, the university maintains that the Federal Government acquired the property permanently in 1983. The university argues that the property remains an integral part of its academic operations.
The resolutions were formally documented and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Senate, Malam Danladi Mallam. He affirmed that the decisions reflect the collective stance of the Senate on matters affecting the University’s ownership and governance.
