universities, under the strict supervision of the NUC is an important antidote to the proliferation of illegal universities or degree mills across the country.

“I wish to enjoin you to acquaint yourselves with the code of governance for private universities which aims to enhance the successful running and sustainablity of institutions.

“It has been further reviewed to give some latitude to the proprietors on the issue of appointment of principle officers.

“We continue to reemphasised and stress that the venture of establishing private universities is not for profit, it is a social service and a journey of passion,” he said.