Our attention has been drawn to our report entitled: “Professorial appointment tears varsities apart,” published on August 9, 2016. We had stated while reporting the UNN angle to the story that the rumbling at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was caused by the promotion of Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Modum by former Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Bartho Okolo, without the required number of publications.
Fresh facts have shown that Prof. Modum was not promoted to the professorial cadre by Prof Okolo, as was stated in the report, but earned her exalted academic position in 1995, even before the former vice chancellor assumed office.
At The Sun, we hold Prof. Modum in very high esteem and did not intend to diminish her academic achievements with the report. It is in the light of this fact that we wish to, therefore, apologise for any embarrassment the publication may have caused her.
– Editor
Re: the education report on Prof Uche Modum of UNN
13 September 2016 3:35 am WAT
Tags:
Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper
Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.
Follow The Sun Newspaper
Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.
Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper
Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.
Latest News
Police deployment to Awujale palace not a siege — Ogun command
11th November 2026
Vinícius invites war-injured Sudanese teenager to Real Madrid
11th November 2026
Nigeria needs responsible governance, financial probity – Experts
11th November 2026
AFCON 2027: Nigeria vs Tanzania – date, kick-off time, where to watch
11th November 2026
Senate summons aviation authorities over VIP-related flight disruptions
11th November 2026
Five kidnapped, two shot as gunmen attack Plateau community
11th November 2026

Follow Us on Google