The former Registrar of the University of Ibadan, Mrs. Olubunmi Faluyi, has urged Nigerian universities to restructure their governance models to remain responsive in a world driven by globalisation, technological disruption, and constant innovation.
Faluyi made the call during the inaugural Registry Lecture Series hosted by Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos. Her lecture, titled “Responding to the Dynamics of Change in University Governance: The Strategic Role of the Registry,” emphasized the need for Nigerian universities to evolve beyond outdated policies and administrative rigidities.
With top academic stakeholders including Trinity University’s Pro-Chancellor, Mr. Samuel Olatunji, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Clement Kolawole, and registrars from various institutions in attendance, Faluyi stressed that modern governance requires adaptability, digital integration, and strong stakeholder participation.
She warned that universities clinging to traditional systems would struggle to meet contemporary expectations of accountability and performance. “Technological advancement, globalisation, and financial pressures are reshaping higher education,” she noted. “Only flexible, transparent, and inclusive governance systems can ensure sustainability.”
Educa.ng gathered that, Faluyi highlighted the Registry’s role as central to translating institutional policies into effective administration, advocating for digitized record-keeping, strategic leadership, and continuous staff training in ethics and change management.
Calling for merit-based promotions and appointments, she cautioned against ethnic or geographic bias in university staffing, noting such practices compromise academic integrity and institutional quality.
The event drew participation from numerous academic institutions, offering a collaborative platform to exchange ideas for advancing university governance across Nigeria.
