Southern Delta University, Ozoro (establishment) Law (as Amended by the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (establishment) (amendment) Law, 2024)

SOUTHERN DELTA UNIVERSITY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) LAW (AS AMENDED BY THE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2024)

1. Short Title and Commencement (as amended by Section 3 of the DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2024) This Law may be cited as the Southern Delta University, Ozoro (Establishment) Law, and shall come into force on the date it receives the assent of the Governor.

2. Interpretation (as amended by Section 4 of the DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2024) In this Law: "Appropriate Authority" means any person, body or authority authorized by law to act in a specific or general capacity in relation to a subject matter; "Campus" means any campus which may be established by the University; "College" means any college which may be establishment by the University; "Commissioner" means the Commissioner charged with responsibility for higher education; "Constitution" means the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended; "Government" means Delta State Government; "Graduate" means a person on whom a degree (other than an honourary degree) has been; "Gross Misconduct" means any act of misconduct and improper behavior that may be designated as gross misconduct by any Status or regulation made under this Law; "Misconduct" any conduct which is prejudicial to the good name of the University and or discipline and the proper administration of the business of the University; "Notice" means notice in writing; "Officer" does not include the Visitor; "Prescribed" means prescribed by Statute regulation made under this Law; "Professor" means a person designated as a professor of the University in accordance with provisions nude in that behalf by Statute by regulations; "Property" includes rights, liabilities and obligations; "Regulations" means regulations made by the Senate or Council; "Senate" means the Senate of the University established by this Law; "State" means Delta State of Nigeria; "Statute" includes a Status made by the University under Section 9 Of this Law and in accordance with the provisions of Section 70 of this Law, and all such Statutes as are in force from time to time; "Teacher" means a person bolding a full appointment as a member of the teaching or research staff of the University; "University" means the Southern Delta University, Ozoro as established in Section 3 of the Principal Law; "Undergraduate" means a person in statu pupilari in the University, other than a graduate and, a person of such description as may be prescribed for the purpose of this definition; and "Visitor" means the Governor of Delta State.

3. Establishment of the Delter State Univercity of Science and Technology, Ozoro (as amended by Section 5 of the DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2024) (1) There is hereby established for the State a University to be known as "Southern Delta University, Ozoro". (2) The University shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal with power to sue and be sued in its corporate name and to own, hold and dispose of property whether moveable or immovable.

4. Objects of the University. The objects of the University shall be to: (a) encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring higher, liberal and professional education; (b) Provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of earning in all its branches, and to nuke those facilities available on proper terms to such as persons as are equipped to benefit from them; (c) encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in restricted fields of learning and human endeavor; (d) relate its activities to the social, cultural, technical, scientific and economic needs of the people of the State and Nigeria; and (e) undertake other activities appropriate for a university of the highest standard.

5. Constitution of the University. The University shall consist of: (a) a Chancellor (b) Pro-chancellor and a Council; (c) Vice Chancellor and a Senate; (d) Vice Chancellor (Administration); (e) Vice Chancellor (Academics); (f) the Congregation; (g) Convocation; (h) the faculties, schools, institutes and other teaching and research units of the University; (i) persons holding the offices constitution by the First Schedule to this Law other than those mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection; (j) all graduates and undergraduates of the University; and (k) all other persons who are members of the University in accordance with provisions made by Statute in that behalf.

6. Functions of the University. The functions of the University are to: (a) encourage the advancement of learning throughout the State and Nigeria at large and hold out to all persons, without distinction of race, creed or sex, the opportunity of acquiring a liberal education; (b) provide such facilities for the pursuit of learning and the acquisition of all liberal education as are appropriate for a University of the highest standing; (c) make these facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from the use of the facilities; (d) advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research with the ultimate purpose of service to humanity; (e) provide courses of instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others and to make provisions for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine; and (f) encourage and promote scholarship and to relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of the State in particular and of Nigeria in general.

7. Powers of the University. (1) For the purpose of carrying out its objects as provided in section 4 of this Law, the University shall have power to: (a) establish such campuses, colleges, faculties, institutes, schools, extra-mural departments and other teaching and research units within the University as may, from time to time, seem necessary or desirable, subject to the approval of the National Universities Commission; (b) institute professorships, readerships or associate professorships, lectureships and other posts and offices and to make appointments thereto; (c) institute and award fellowships, scholarship, exhibitions, bursaries, medals, prizes and other titles, distinctions, awards and forms of assistance; (d) provide for the residence, discipline and welfare of members of the University; (e) hold examinations and award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the University and have satisfied such other requirements as the University may lay down; (f) award honorary degrees, fellowships or academic titles; (g) demand and receive from any student or any other person attending the University for the purpose of instruction such fees as the University may, from time to time determine, subject to the overall directives of the appropriate authority; (h) accept gifts, legacies and donations, but without obligation to accept the same for a particular purpose unless it approves the terms and conditions attaching thereto; (i) enter into contracts, establish trusts, act as trustee, solely or jointly with any other person, employ and act through agents; (j) erect, provide, equip and maintain libraries, laboratories, bookshops, University business concerns, lecture halls, halls of residence, refectories, sports grounds, playing fields and other buildings or things necessary, suitable or convenient for any of the objects of the University; (k) hold public lectures and undertake printing, publishing and book selling; (l) subject to any limitation or condition imposed by Statute, to invest any monies appertaining to the University by law or endowment, whether for general or special purposes, and such other monies as may not be immediately required for current expenditure, in any investment or security or in the purchase or improvement of land, with power from time to time to vary any such investment and to deposit any money for the time being un-invested with any bank on deposit or current account; (m) borrow, whether on interest or not, and if need be, upon the security of any or all of the property moveable or immovable of the University, such monies as the Council may, from time to time in its discretion, find necessary or expedient to borrow or to guarantee any loan, advance or credit facility; (n) make gifts for any charitable purpose; (o) do anything which it is authorized or required by this Law or by any other Statute to do; and (p) do all as may such acts or things, whether or not incidental to the foregoing powers, as may advance the objects of the University. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Law and of the statutes made hereunder and without prejudice to Section 33(2) of this Law, the powers conferred on the University by subsection (1) of this Section shall be exercisable on behalf of the University by the Council or by the Senate or in any other manner which may be authorized by this Law.

8. Establishment of the Council. (1) There is hereby established for the University a Governing Council which shall be constituted or dissolved by the Visitor, and the Governing Council shall consist of: (a) the Pro-Chancellor; (b) the Vice Chancellor; (c) the Deputy Vice Chancellors; (d) the Provost of a Campus; (e) seven persons representing a variety of interests to be appointed by the Visitor; (f) four persons appointed by the Senate from among the members of that body; (g) two persons appointed by the Congregation from among its members, one of whom shall be a senior non-teaching staff; (h) the State Commissioner for Higher Education or his representative; (i) the State Commissioner for Finance or his representative; and (j) the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission or his representative. (2) The Council shall have a four-year tenure from the date of its inauguration, provided that where a Council is found to be incompetent and corrupt, it shall be dissolved by the Visitor and a new Council shall be immediately constituted for effective functioning of the University. (3) Persons to be appointed pursuant to sub-section (1) (e) of this Section to the Council shall be persons of proven integrity, knowledgeable and familiar with the affairs and tradition of the University. (4) Any member of Council holding office pursuant to sub-section (1) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) or (j) of this Section may by notice to the Council resign his office. (5) A member of Council holding office pursuant to sub-section (1) (e) (f) or (g) of this Section, unless has previously vacated the office, shall vacate that office on the expiration of the period of four years beginning with the date of his appointment. (6) Where a member of Council holding office pursuant to sub-section (1) (e) (f) or (g) of this Section vacates office before the expiration of his tenure, the body that appointed him may appoint a successor to hold office for the residue of his unexpired term. (7) A person who ceases to hold office as a member of Council otherwise than by removal for misconduct may be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years only.

9. Functions & Powers of the Council. (1) Subject to the provisions of this law relating to the Visitor the Council shall be the governing body of the University and shall be charged with the general control and superintendence of the policy, finances and property of the University, including its public relations. (2) The Council shall ensure that proper accounts of the University are kept and that the accounts of the University are audited annually by an independent firm of auditors approved by the Council from the list and in accordance with guidelines supplied by the Auditor-General of the State, and that an annual t report, together with the audited accounts is published in the State Official Gazette. (3) The Council may make statutes regulating the constitution and conduct of the University and any authority or matter connected with the University. (4) The Council shall exercise its powers in accordance with the laws and statutes of the University, and to that extent, establishment circulars that are inconsistent with the laws and statutes of the University shall not apply to the University.

10. Meetings and Procedure of Council. (1) The Council shall meet regularly for the performance of its functions under this Law and shall meet at least four times in every year. (2) If requested in writing by any five members of the Council, the Chairman shall within 28 days after the receipt of such request, convene a meeting of the Council. (3) Subject to sub-section (2) of this Section, if after 28 days of the receipt or delivering to him of such request, the Chairman fails or neglect to call a meeting, the Registrar shall, within 14 days thereof, cause a meeting of the Council to be convened for that purpose and the request shall specify the business to be considered at the meeting and no business not so specified shall be transacted at that meeting. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Law, the Council may make rules to regulate its own proceedings. (5) The quorum of the Council shall be five members, at least one of whom shall be a member appointed pursuant to Section 8(1)(d) and (e) of this Law. (6) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Council and if he is not present at the meeting of the Council, such other member of the Council, present at the meeting as the Council may appoint shall be the Chairman at that meeting. (7) Where the Council desires to obtain advice with respect to any particular matter, it may co-opt not more than two persons for that purpose, and the person co-opted may take part in the deliberations of the Council at any meeting but shall not be entitled to vote.

11. Establishment of the Senate. (1) There is established for the University a Senate which shall consist of: (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; (c) all Professors of the University; (d) all Deans, Provosts and Directors of Academic Units of the University; (e) all Heads of Academic Departments, Units and Research Institutes of the University; (f) the University Librarian; and (g) academic members of the Congregation who are not Professors as specified in the Law of the University. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman at all meetings of the Senate when he is present and when he is not present, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) or, in his absence such other member of the Senate present at the meeting as the senate may appoint for the meeting, shall be the chairman at the meeting. (3) The quorum at any meeting of the Senate shall be ten or one-quarter of the Section, entire membership, whichever is more, and subject to sub-section (2) of this Section, the Senate may regulate its own proceedings. (4) If so requested in writing by any ten members of the Senate, the Vice-Chancellor shall convene a meeting of the Senate to be held not later than the tenth day following that on which the request was received.

12. Functions of the Senate. (1) Subject to Section 9 of this Law and sub-sections (3) and (4) of this Section, and to the provisions of this law relating to the Visitor, it shall be the general function of the Senate to organize and control teaching in the University, admission to post-graduate courses, and other admission of students, the discipline of students and to promote research in the University. (2) Without prejudice to sub-section (1) of this Section, the Senate shall on behalf of the University be responsible for: (a) the establishment, organization and control of campuses, colleges, faculties, apartments, schools, institutes and other teaching and research units of the University, and the allocation of responsibility for different branches of learning; (b) the organization and control of courses of study in the University and of the examinations held in conjunction with those courses, including the appointment of examiners, both internal and external; (c) award of degrees, and such other qualifications as may be prescribed, in connection with examinations conducted by the University; (d) making of recommendations to the Council with respect to the award to any person of an honorary fellowship or honorary degree or the title of Professor emeritus; (e) establishment, organization and control of halls of residence and similar institutions in the University; (f) supervision of the welfare of students in the University and the regulation of their conduct; (g) granting of fellowships, scholarships, prizes and similar awards in so far as the awards are within the control of the University; and (h) the determination of what description of dress shall be academic dress for the purposes of the University, and regulating the use of academic dress. (3) The Senate shall not establish any new campus, college, faculty, department, school, institute or other teaching and research units of the University, or any hail of residence or similar institution of the University, without the approval of the Council. (4) The Senate may make regulations for the purpose of exercising any function conferred on it either by the provisions of this Section or for the purpose of providing for any matter for which provision by regulations is authorized or required by this Law or Statute. (5) The Senate shall by regulation, provide that at least one of the persons appointed as examiner at each final or professional examination held in connection with any course of study in the University is not a lecturer of the University but a lecturer of the branch of learning to which the course relates at some other University of high repute. (6) Subject to a right of appeal to the Council from a decision of the Senate under this subsection, the Senate may deprive any person of any degree, diploma or other award of the University which has been conferred on him if after due enquiry he is shown to have been guilty of any dishonourable conduct in gaining admission into the University or obtaining that award. (7) Subject to the right of appeal to the Council by the affected person, the Senate, if satisfied that on academic or other proper grounds, it is necessary to do so, it may as the circumstances require, withdraw or direct the withdrawal of any fellowship, scholarship, studentship, bursary or other academic award whatsoever granted to a student or other person by the University.

13. Academic Board of other Campus of the University. (1) Each campus set out in Section 12(2)(a) of this Law, other than the main campus, shall have an Academic Board which may exercise certain powers, the Senate may delegate to it, especially with respect to the day to day running and conduct of the academic programmes of the campus and the discipline of students. (2) The Academic Board shall consist of: (a) The Provost of the campus as Chairman; (b) all Deans of the faculties of the campus; (c) all Heads or Acting Heads of the Academic Departments of the campus; (d) all professors of the campus; (e) all coordinators of academic programmes or Directors of institutions of the campus; (f) such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may specify on the authority of the Senate; and (g) the Registrar or the representative of the Registrar shall be the Secretary.

14. Congregation. (1) There is established for the University a Congregation which shall consist of: (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; (c) the Provost of a Campus; (d) the Librarian; (e) the full time members of the Academic Staff; (f) the Registrar; (g) the Bursar; and (h) every member of the administrative and technical staff who holds a degree of any University recognized for the purpose of this Part by the Vice-Chancellor, not being an honorary degree. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman at all meetings of the Congregation, in his absence, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) or in the absence of the latter, such other member of Congregation present at the meeting shall be elected to act as the Chairman. (3) The quorum of the Congregation shall be one-third (or the nearest whole number to one-third) of the total members of the Congregation or fifty, whichever is less. (4) A certificate signed by the Vice-Chancellor specifying: (a) the total number of members of Congregation for the purposes of any particular meeting or meetings of the Congregation; or (b) the names of the persons who are members of Congregation, during a particular period; shall be conclusive evidence of that number or as the case may be, of the names of those persons. (5) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of this Section, the Congregation may regulate its own proceedings. (6) The Secretary to Congregation shall be the Registrar.

15. Functions of Congregation. The Congregation shall be entitled to express by resolution or otherwise, its opinion on all matters effecting the interest and welfare of the University and, shall have such other functions in addition to the function of electing a member of the Council, as may be provided by statute or regulations.

16. Convocation. (1) There is established for the University a Convocation which shall consist of: (a) the Officer of the University mentioned in Part IV of this Law; (b) all members of the academic staff within the meaning of this Law; and (c) all other persons whose names are registered in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of this Section. (2) A person shall be entitled to have his name registered as a member of the Convocation if he: (a) is either a graduate of the University or a person satisfying such requirement as may be prescribed for the purposes of this Section; and (b) applies for the registration of his name in the prescribed manner and pays the prescribed fees. (3) Regulations shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a register for the purposes of this Section and, subject to the provisions of sub-section (4) of this Section and, such regulations may provide for the payment from time to time of further fees by persons whose names are on the register and also for the removal from the register of the name of any person who fails to pay such fees. (4) The person responsible for maintaining the register shall, without the payment of any fees, ensure that the names of all persons who are for the time being members of Convocation by virtue of sub-section (1)(a) and (b) of this Section are entered and retained on the register. (5) A person who reasonably claims that he is entitled to have his name on the register shall be entitled on demand to inspect the register, or a copy of the register, at the principal office of the University at all reasonable times. (6) The register shall, unless the contrary is proved, be sufficient evidence that any person named therein is and that any person not named therein is not a member of the Convocation; but for the purpose of ascertaining whether a particular person was such a member on a particular date, any entries in, and deletions from the register made on or after that date shall be disregarded. (7) The quorum of the Convocation shall be fifty or one-third (or the nearest whole number to one-third) of the total members of the Convocation, whichever is less. (8) Subject to the Provisions of this Law, the Vice-Chancellor shall be Chairman at all meetings of the Convocation when he is present and in his absence, the Deputy Vice- Chancellor s (Administration)shall at the meeting.

17. Functions of the Convocation. The Convocation shall have such functions, in addition to the function of appointing a member of the Council, as may be provided by Statute.

18. Faculties (1) Each faculty established by the University shall comprise such number of closely related disciplines as may be prescribed. (2) There shall be established in respect of each faculty, a faculty Board which shall consist of: (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Dean of the faculty; (c) the persons severally in charge of the branches of learning within the faculty; (d) such number of the teachers assigned to the faculty and having the prescribed qualifications as the faculty Board may determine; and (e) such persons whether or not members of the University as the faculty Board may determine with the general or special approval of the Senate. (3) The quorum of the Faculty Board shall be eight members or one-quarter of members of the Board for the time being, whichever is greater. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Law and any provision made by regulations in that behalf, the Faculty Board may regulate its own proceedings.

19. Functions of Faculty Board. Subject to the provisions of this Law and to the directions of the Vice-Chancellor, the Faculty Board shall: (a) regulate the teaching and study of, and the conduct of exanimations connected with the subjects assigned to the faculty; (b) deal with any other matters assigned to it by statute, the Vice-Chancellor or the Senate; and (c) advise the Vice-Chancellor or the Senate on any matter referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor or Senate.

20. Dean of Faculty. (1) The Dean of a Faculty shall be a professor elected by the Faculty Board and such Dean shall hold office for a term of two years and may be eligible for re-election for another term of two years only; provided that after two years have elapsed, he may be eligible to be elected again. (2) If there is no professor in the faculty, the Vice- Chancellor shall appoint an acting Dean who shall not be below the rank of Senior Lecturer for the Faculty who shall act for a period of one year in the first instance, renewable for another one year only. (3) In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean shall be the Chairman at all meetings of the Faculty when he is present and he shall be a member of all committees and other Boards appointed by the Faculty.

21. Functions of Dean The Dean of the Faculty shall: (a) exercise general superintendence over the academic and administrative affairs of the Faculty; and (b) present to the Convocation for the conferment of degrees, persons who have qualified for degrees of the University at examination held in the branches of learning for which responsibility is allocated to that Faculty.

22. Committee of Deans. There shall be a committee to be known as the Committee of Deans which shall consist of Deans of all the Faculties and that Committee shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on all matters referred to the Committee by the Senate.

23. Removal of Dean of Faculty from Office. (1) The Dean of a Faculty may be removed from office for a good cause by the Faculty Board after a vote would have been taken at a meeting of the Board, and in the event of a vacancy occurring following the removal of the Dean, an acting Dean may be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor; provided that at the next Faculty Board meeting, an election shall be held for a new Dean. (2) In this Section “good cause” has the same meaning as in Section 54(4) of this Law.

24. Departments. (1) The number and titles of the academic departments of the University shall be determined from time to time by Council on the recommendation of the Senate, and for this purpose a department may be assigned to one or more faculties. (2) The membership of a Department shall include such holder of academic and administrative posts in the University as are from time to time allocated to it. (3) For each Department, a Departmental Board shall be constituted in such way that its membership shall include: (a) every member of the Department who holds a full-time academic post in the University, of the grade not lower than that of assistant lecturer; and (b) such other members of the University as the Senate may appoint at the request of the Departmental Board and Faculty Board concerned. (4) There shall be in each Department a Head of Department who shall: (a) be a Professor; (b) be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor after due consultations with the Dean of the Faculty; (c) be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean; and (d) be appointed for a term of three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years only; provided that after three years have elapsed, he may be eligible to be appointed again. (5) If in the meantime there is no professor in the Department, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint any of the senior members of the Department to act as Head of Department for a period not exceeding one year at a time.

25. Powers of Departmental Board. A Departmental Board shall have the following powers: (a) to review: (i) the teaching and study of the subjects of the Department and make recommendations to Senate; and (ii) the welfare and academic progress of the students with which it is concerned. (b) to advise the Head of Department on: (i) the estimates of the Department; (ii) allocation of duties among the academic staff; (iii) the allocation of duties of technical secretarial and auxiliary staff; (iv) the allocation of available resources including space, finance and apparatus; and (v) Department of development. (c) to advise on statutes and regulations dealing with courses of courses of study and examinations with the field of study concerned.

26. Finance and General Purposes Committee. (1) There shall be a committee of Council to be known as the Finance and General Purposes Committee which shall consist of: (a) the Pro-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman; (b) the Vice-Chancellor; (c) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; (d) the Provost of a Campus; (e) three other members of the Council not being members of the Senate appointed by the Council; (f) three members of Senate excluding the Vice-Chancellor; (g) the State Commissioner for Higher Education or his representative; (h) the State Commissioner for Finance or his representative; and (i) the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission or his representative. (2) The quorum of the Committee shall be six. (3) Subject to any direction given by the Council, the Committee may regulate its own proceedings.

27. Functions of Finance and General Purposes Committee. The Committee shall, subject to the directions of the Council, exercise control over the property and expenditure of the University of the University and perform such other functions of the Council as the Council may from time to time delegate to it.

28. The Chancellor. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the Visitor and the instrument of his appointment shall be published in the State Official Gazette. (2) The Chancellor shall assume office on such date as may be specified in his instrument of appointment and subject to the provisions of this Law, shall hold office for a period of five years commencing from the date of such appointment. (3) If it appears to the Visitor that the Chancellor be removed from office, the Visitor may by notice in the Gazette remove the Chancellor from office.

29. Functions of Chancellor. The Chancellor shall, in relation to the University, take precedence over all members of the University and when he is present shall preside at all meetings of the Convocation held for conferring degrees.

30. Pro-Chancellor. (1) The Pro-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Law, the Pro-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years commencing from the date of his appointment. (3) If it appears to the Visitor that the Pro-Chancellor should be removed from office, the Visitor shall exercise his authority to remove him.

31. Functions of Pro-Chancellor. (1) The Pro-Chancellor shall in relation to the University, take precedence over all members of the University, except: (a) the Chancellor; and (b) the Vice-Chancellor when acting as Chairman of Congregation or Convocation or in the course of performing his executive duties. (2) The Pro-Chancellor shall, when he is present be the Chairman at all meetings of the Council.

32. Appointment of Vice-Chancellor. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor in accordance with the provisions of this Section. (2) Where a vacancy occurs in the post of a Vice-Chancellor, the Council shall: (a) advertise the vacancy in a reputable journal or a national newspaper, specifying: i) the qualities of the persons who may apply for the post; and ii) the terms and conditions of service applicable to the post; (b) draw up a shortlist of suitable candidates for the post for consideration; (c) constitute a search team consisting of: (i) a member of the Council, who is not a member of the Senate, as the Chairman; (ii) two members of the Senate who are not members of the Council, one of whom shall be a professor; and (iii) two members of the Congregation who are not members of the Council, one of whom shall be a professor, to identify and nominate for consideration, suitable persons who are not likely to apply for the post on their own volition because they feel that it is not proper to do so. (3) A joint Council and Senate Selection Board consisting of: (a) the Pro-Chancellor, as Chairman; (b) two members of the Council, not being members of the Senate; (c) two members of the Senate who are Professors, but who were not members of the Search Team, shall consider the candidates and persons on the shortlist drawn up under sub-section (2) of this Section through an examination of their curriculum vitae and interaction with them, and recommend to the Council suitable candidates for further consideration. (4) The Council shall select and recommend three candidates from among the candidates recommended to it under sub-section (3) of this Section, to the Visitor for appointment as the Vice-Chancellor. (5) The Visitor may appoint as Vice-Chancellor, any one of the candidates recommended to him in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (4) of this Section.

33. Functions of Vice-Chancellor. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Law, the Vice-Chancellor shall, in relation to the University, take precedence over all other members of the University except the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Law, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the general function, in addition to any other function conferred upon him by this Law, of directing the activities of the University, and shall be the Chief Executive and academic officer of the University and the Chairman of the Senate.

34. Tenure of Office of the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.

35. Removal of the Vice-Chancellor. (1) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from office by the Governing Council on grounds of gross misconduct or inability to discharge the functions of his office as a result of infirmity of the mind or body, at the initiative of the Council, Senate or Congregation after due process. (2) When the proposal for the removal of the Vice-Chancellor is made, the Council shall constitute a joint committee of Council and Senate consisting of: (i) three members of the Council, one of whom shall be the Chairman of the committee; and (ii) two members of the Senate; Provided that where the ground for removal is infirmity of mind or body, the Council shall seek appropriate medical opinion. (3) The Committee shall conduct investigation into the allegations made against the Vice-Chancellor and shall report its findings to the Council. (4) The Council may where the allegations are proved, remove the Vice-Chancellor or apply any other disciplinary action it may deem fit and notify the Visitor accordingly; provided that a Vice-Chancellor who is removed shall have right of appeal to the Visitor.

36. Vacancy in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. (1) There shall be no sole administrator in the university. (2) In any case of a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Council shall appoint an acting Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Senate. (3) An acting Vice-Chancellor, in all circumstances shall not be in office for more than six months.

37. Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (1) There shall be for the University two Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Administration and Academics) for the proper administration of the University. (2) Where a vacancy occurs in the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Vice- Chancellor shall forward to the Senate a list of two candidates for the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (3) The Senate shall select for the vacant post one candidate from the list forwarded to it under sub-section (2) of this Section and forward his name to the Council for confirmation.

38. Functions of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor. A Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall: (a) assist the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of his functions; (b) act in the place of the Vice-Chancellor when the post of the Vice-Chancellor is a vacant or if the Vice-Chancellor is for any reason, absent or unable to perform his functions as Vice-Chancellor; and (c) perform such other functions as the Vice-Chancellor or the Council may from time to time assign to him.

39. Tenure of Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. A Deputy Vice-Chancellor: (a) shall hold office for a period of two years beginning from the effective date of his appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and (b) may be re-appointed for another term of two years and no more.

40. Removal of Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (1) A Deputy Vice-Chancellor may be removed from office for good cause by the Council acting on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor and Senate. (2) "Good cause" for the purpose of this Section means gross misconduct or inability to discharge the functions of his office arising from infirmity of mind or body.

41. Office of the Registrar. (1) There shall be a Registrar, who shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible in accordance with Section 42 of this Law. (2) The person holding the office of the Registrar shall by virtue of that office be the secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation and the Convocation.

42. Office of the Bursar. There shall be a Bursar, who shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

43. Office of the Librarian. There shall be a Librarian, who shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University library and the co-ordination of the library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Department, Institutes and other teaching or research units.

44. Director of Works. There shall be a Director of Works, who shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the Works Department, and shall be responsible for all works, services and maintenance of University facilities.

45. Director of Health Services. There shall be a Director of Health Services, who shall be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the Health Centre and he shall be the Chief Medical Officer of the University and shall coordinate all matters relating to the health of all staff and students.

46. Selection Board for Appointment for Other Principal Officers. (1) There shall be for the University a Selection Board for the appointment of Principal Officers, other than the Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor which shall consist of: (a) the Pro-Chancellor, as Chairman; (b) the Vice-Chancellor; (c) four members of the Council not being members of the Senate; and (d) two members of the Senate. (2) The functions, procedure and other matters relating to the Selection Board constituted under sub-section (1) of this Section shall be as the Council may from time to time determine. (3) The said officers shall hold office for such period and on such terms as to the emoluments of their offices or as may otherwise be specified. (4) Any question as to the scope of responsibility of the said Officers shall be determined by the Vice-Chancellor.

47. Resignation and Reappointment. (1) Any Officer mentioned in the provisions of this Part may reign his office: (a) in the case of the Pro-Chancellor by notice to the Visitor; (b) in the case of the Vice-Chancellor, by notice to the Council which shall immediately notify the Pro-Chancellor and thereafter the Visitor; and (c) in any other case, by three months notice to the Council. (2) A person who has ceased to hold office so mentioned otherwise than by removal for misconduct shall be eligible for reappointment to that office.

48. Creation of Academic Posts. Subject to this Law, recommendation for the creation of academic posts shall be made by the Senate to the Council through the Finance and General Purposes Committee.

49. Appointment of Academic Staff. (1) Subject to this Law and the Regulations made under this law, appointment for the filing of vacancies in academic posts (including newly created posts) shall be the responsibility of the Council and Senate, save that no new posts may be created without the approval of the Council. (2) For the purposes of filling such vacancies, Senate shall set up Selection Boards to select suitable candidates and make recommendations thereon to Senate and Council. (3) Selection Boards may interview candidates directly or consider their appointments with the assistance of assessors or specialist panels as may be deemed appropriate.

50. Appointment of Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff. Subject to this Law and the Regulations made under this Law, the administrative, professional and technical Staff of the University shall be appointed by the Council or where the Council so delegates, the Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar.

51. Visitor of the University. (1) The Governor shall be the Visitor of the University. (2) In addition to other powers and functions conferred upon him under this Law, the Visitor shall, as often as he may consider necessary, conduct a visitation of the University or direct, that such a visitation be conducted by such persons in respect of such affairs of the University as he may specify in the direction. (3) It shall be the duty of the bodies and persons comprising the University: (a) to make available to the Visitor and any other persons conducting an investigation in pursuance of this Section, such facilities and assistance as he or they may reasonably require for the purposes of a visitation; and (b) to give effect to any instruction consistent with the provisions of this Law which may be given by the Visitor in consequence of a visitation. (4) The Visitor may set up a commission of inquiry to investigate any matter which appears to him to require investigation in consequence of facts disclosed at a visitation and for the purpose of such inquiry the provisions of the Commission of Inquiry Law in force in the State shall apply.

52. Powers of the Visitor to Decide Meaning of Statute. (1) In the event of any doubt or dispute arising at any time as to the meaning of a provision of a Statute or Regulation, the matter may be referred to the Visitor who shall take such decisions as he thinks fit. (2) The decision of the Visitor on any matter referred to him under this Section shall be binding upon the authorities, Staff and Students of the University, and where any question as to the meaning of a provision of a Statute or Regulation has been decided by the Visitor under this Section, no question as to the meaning of that provision shall be entertained except by a court of law. (3) The provisions of this Section shall apply in relation to any doubt or dispute as to whether a matter is for the purposes of this Law an academic or a non-academic matter as they apply in relation to any such doubt or dispute as is mentioned in sub-section (1) of this Section, and accordingly the reference in sub-section (2) of this Section to any question as to the meaning of a provision of a statute shall include reference to a question as to whether it is for the purpose of an academic or a non-academic matter.

53. Removal of Certain Members of Council. (1) If it appears to the Council that a member of Council (other than the Pro-Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor) should be removed from office on the grounds of misconduct or inability to perform the functions of his office or employment, the Council shall make recommendation to that effect through the Commissioner to the Visitor and the Visitor, after making such inquiries, may in writing signed by him remove such a person from office. (2) It shall be the duty of the Visitor to use his best endeavours to cause a copy of the instrument embodying a direction under sub-section (1) of this Section to be served as soon as reasonably practicable on the person to whom it relates.

54. Removal and Discipline of Staff. (1) If it appears to the Council that there are reasons for believing that any person employed as a member of the academic, administrative, professional or technical Staff of the University, other than the Vice-Chancellor, should be removed from office or employment on the grounds of misconduct or inability to perform the functions of his office or employment, the Council shall: (a) give notice of those reasons to the person in question; (b) afford such person an opportunity of making representation on the matter to the Council; and (c) take a decision to terminate or not to terminate the appointment. (2) If the affected Staff or any three members of the Council so requests within a period of one month from the date of receipt of the notice of the Council’s decision, the Council shall make arrangements for: (a) a joint committee of the Council and the Senate to review the matter and to report on it to the Council; (b) the person in question to be afforded an opportunity to appear before and be heard by an investigative committee in respect to the matter, and if the Council after considering the report of the investigating committee is satisfied that the person in question should be removed, the Council may so remove him by an instrument in writing signed on the directions of the Council. (3) The Vice-Chancellor may, in case of gross misconduct by a member of staff which in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor is prejudicial to the interest of the University, suspend such member and any such suspension shall immediately be reported to the Council. (4) Any member of Staff may be suspended from duty or his appointment may be terminated by Council for a "good cause" and, for the purposes of this sub-section ?good cause? means: (a) conviction for any offence which the Council considers to be such as to render the person concerned unfit for the discharge of the functions of his office; or (b) any physical or mental incapacity which the Council, after obtaining medical advice, considers to be such as to render the person concerned unfit to continue to hold office; or (c) conduct of a scandalous or disgraceful nature which the Council considers to be such as to render the person concerned unfit to continue to hold office; (d) conduct which the Council considers to be such as to constitute failure or inability of the person concerned to discharge the functions of his office or to comply with the terms and conditions of his service. (5) A person suspended under sub-section (3) or (4) of this Section shall be on half pay and the Council shall before the expiration of a period of three months from the date of such suspension, consider the case against that person and come to a decision whether to: (a) continue such person’s suspension and if so, on what terms (including the proportion of his emoluments to be paid to him); or (b) reinstate such person in which case the Council shall restore his full emoluments to him with effect from the date of suspension; or (c) terminate the appointment of the person concerned in which case such a person will not be entitled to the proportion of his emoluments withheld during the period of suspension; or (d) take such lesser disciplinary action against such person (including the restoration of such proportion of his emoluments that might have been withheld) as the Council may determine. (6) Where the Council, pursuant to this Section decides to continue a person’s suspension or decides to take further disciplinary action against the person, the Council shall before the expiration of three months from such decision, come to a final determination in respect of the case concerning such a person. (7) It shall be the duty of the person by whom an instrument of removal is signed in pursuance of this Section to use his best endeavours to cause a copy of the instrument to be served as soon as reasonably practicable on the person to whom it relates. (8) Nothing in this Section shall prevent the Council from making regulations for the discipline of Staff and workers of the University as may be prescribed.

55. Removal of Examiner (1) If on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, it appears to the Senate that a person appointed as an Examiner for any examination of the University ought to be removed from his office or appointment, then the Senate may after affording the Examiner an opportunity of making representation in person on the matter, direct the Vice- Chancellor to remove the Examiner by an instrument in writing signed by the Registrar (2) Subject to the provisions of any regulation made under Section 12(4) of this Law, the Vice-Chancellor may on the recommendation of Senate, appoint an appropriate person as Examiner in place of the Examiner removed. (3) The Registrar shall on signing an instrument of removal under this Section, use his best endeavours to cause a copy of the instrument to be served as soon as reasonably practicable on the person to whom it relates.

56. Discipline of Students. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Section, where it appears to Vice-Chancellor that any Student is guilty of misconduct, the Vice-Chancellor may without prejudice to any other disciplinary power conferred on him by Statute or Regulations, direct that the: (a) Student shall not during such period as may be specified in the direction, participate in such activities of the University, or make use of such facilities of the University as may be so specified; or (b) activities of the Student, shall during such period as may be specified in the be restricted in such manner as be so specified; or (c) Student be rusticated for such period as may specified in the direction; or (d) Student shall be expelled from the University. (2) Where a direction is given under sub-section (1) (c) or (d) of this Section in respect of any Student, the, Student may, within the prescribed period and in the prescribed manner, appeal against direction to the Senate. (3) Where an appeal is brought under sub-section (2) of this Section, the Senate shall after causing such inquiry to be made in the matter as the Senate considers just, either confirm or set aside the direction or modify it in such manner as the Senate thinks fit. (4) The fact that an appeal against a direction is brought under sub-section (2) of this Section shall not affect the operation of the direction while the appeal is pending. (5) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate his powers under this Section to a disciplinary body consisting of such members of the University as he may nominate. (6) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as preventing the restriction or termination of a Student's activities at the University for conduct which in the opinion of the Senate is prejudicial to the interest of the University or to its corporate objective or image. (7) A direction under sub-section (l) (a) may be combined with a direction under sub section (1) (b) of this Section.

57. Funds of the University. The revenue of the University shall consist of: (a) annual budgetary appropriation from the State Government; (b) such monies as may accrue to the University by way of grants; (c) fees charged by and payable to the University by or on behalf of the students of the University; (d) any other amount, charges or recoverable by the University; (e) interests on investment; (f) donations or legacies accruing to the University from any source for the general or special purpose of the University; (g) rents from the letting or hire of any property; and (h) such other monies as may accrue to the University from any other source.

58. Annual Estimate. (1) At least three months before the end of each financial year, the Council shall submit through the Commissioner for the approval of the Visitor the annual budget showing estimates of revenue and expenditure of the University in respect of the next financial year. (2) No expenditure shall be incurred by the except in accordance with the annual estimate enacted in the Appropriation Law of current financial year.

59. Accounts, Audit and Annual Report. (1) The University shall keep proper accounts of its assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure for each financial year. (2) The Council shall ensure that the proper accounts of the University are audited annually by the University and be kept together with certified copies of the accounts as audited in respect of the period of twelve months ending on the preceding thirty-first day of December. (3) Not later than the following thirtieth day of June, a copy of each of the annual report and of the audited accounts in respect of the immediate preceding financial year shall be presented by the Pro-Chancellor to the Visitor through the Commissioner.

60. Payment into Bank. All monies received on account of the University shall be paid into such bank or banks as may be approved by the Council for the credit of the University's general, current or deposit account; Provided that the Council may, subject to this Law, invest as it deems fit, any money not required for immediate use.

61. Authentication. (1) The common seal of the University shall be such as may be determined by the Council. (2) The affixing of the seal shall be authenticated by any of the following: (a) in the case Of certificates issued by the University, the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar; and (b) in the case of any other document, any member of Council, the Vice-Chancellor and the or any other person authorized by Statute. (3) Any document purporting to be a document executed under the seal of the University shall be received in evidence shall unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be so executed. (4) Any contract or instrument which, if made or executed by a person not being a body corporate, would not be required be under seal, may be made or executed on behalf of the University by any person generally or specifically authorized to do so by the Council.

62. Validity of Proceedings. The validity of any proceedings of a body established in pursuance of this of Law shall not be affected by: (a) any vacancy in the membership of the body; (b) any defect in the appointment of a member of the body; or (c) reason that a person not entitled to do so took part in the proceedings.

63. Appointment of Committees. (1) A body Of persons by this Law shall without prejudice to the generality of the powers of that body, have power to appoint Committees, which need not consist exclusively of members of that body, and authorized a Committee established by it to: (a) exercise on its behalf, such of its as it functions as it determine; and (b) co-opt members, and direct whether or not co-opted members shall be entitled to vote in that Committee. (2) Any two or more of such bodies may arrange the holding of joint meetings of those bodies or for the appointment of committees consisting of members of those bodies, for the purpose of consisting any matter within the competence of those bodies or any of them and either dealing with it or of reporting on it to those bodies or any of them. (3) Except as may be otherwise provided by a Statute or Regulation, the quorum and procedure of a committee established or meeting held in pursuance of this Section shall be such as may be determined by the body or bodies which have decided to establish the committee or hold the meeting. (4) The Pro-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor shall be members of every committee of which the members are wholly or partly appointed by Council (other than a committee appointed to inquire into the conduct of the Officer in question) and the Vice-Chancellor shall be a member of every committee of which the members are wholly or partly appointed by the Senate. (5) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as enabling: (a) statutes to be made otherwise than in accordance with Section 69 of this Law; or (b) the Senate to empower any other body to make Regulations or to award degree or other qualifications.

64. Stamp Duties. No stamp or other duty shall be payable in respect of any transfer of property by the University.

65. Mode of Service. Any notice or instrument authorized to be served by virtue of this Law may, without prejudice to any other mode of service be served by post.

66. Quorum and Procedure of Bodies Established by this Law. Except as may be otherwise provided by Statute Regulations, the quorum and procedure of bodies established by this Law shall be such as may be determined by such bodies.

67. Declaration of Interest. A member of a body who has a personal interest in a matter proposed to be considered by the body shall forthwith disclose his interest to the body and shall not vote on a question relating to that matter.

68. Discrimination on Account of Race, Religion, etc (1) No person shall be required to satisfy requirements as to race (including ethnic grouping, sex, place of birth, family origin, religion or political persuasion, as a condition of becoming or continuing to be a: (a) Student in the University; (b) holder of any degree, appointment or employment in the University; or (c) member of any Body established by virtue of this Law. (2) No person shall be subjected to any disadvantage or accorded any advantage in relation to the University by reference to any of the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of this Section. (3) in sub-section (1) of this Section shall be construed as preventing the University from imposing any disability or restriction on any of the persons specified in sub-section (l) of this Section where such persons willfully refuse or fail on grounds of race (including ethnic grouping) sex, place of birth, family origin, religious or political persuasion to undertake any duty generally and uniformly imposed on such persons or any group of them which duty, having regard to its nature special circumstances, is in the opinion of the University reasonably justifiable in the State interest.

69. Power of University to make Statute. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Law, the University may make statutes for any of the following purposes: (a) the composition and constitution of any authority or body of the University; (b) specifying and regulating the powers and duties of any authority of the University, and regulating any other matter connected with the University or any of its authorities; (c) regulating the admission of where it is done by the University, and their discipline and welfare; (d) determining whether any particular matter is to be treated as an academic or non academic matter for the Of this Law and of any Statute; and (e) making provision for any other matter for which provision by Statute is authorized or required by this Law. (2) Subject to Section 52 (l) of this Law, the Interpretation Act shall apply in relation to Statute made under this Section as it applies to a subsidiary instrument. (3) The Statutes in the Schedule to this Law shall be deemed to have come into force on the commencement of this Law and shall be deemed to have been made under this Section by the University. (4) The power to make Statute conferred by this Section shall not be prejudiced or limited in any way by reason of the inclusion or omission of any matter in or from the Statute contained in the Schedule to this Law or any subsequent Statute.

70. Power to make and Approve Statutes. (1) The power of the University to make Statutes shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this Section. (2) A proposed Statute shall not be binding unless it has been approved at a meeting of: (a) the Senate, by the votes of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting; and (b) the Council, by the votes of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. (3) A proposed Statute may originate in the Senate or Council, and may be approved as required by sub-section (2) of this by both Bodies in no particular order. (4) A Statute which: (a) makes provision for or alters the composition and constitution of the Council, the Senate or any other authority of the University; or (b) provides for the establishment of a new campus or college or for the amendment or revocation of any Statute whereby a campus or college is established; shall not come into operation unless it has been approved by the Visitor. (5) For the purpose Section 2(2) of the Interpretation Act, a Statute shall be treated as being made on, the date on which it is approved by the Council and the Senate in accordance with sub-section (3) of this Section or in the case of a Statute falling within sub-section (4) of this Section, on the date on which it is approved by the Visitor.

71. Proof of Statute in Court. A Statute may be proved in any Court by the production of a copy thereof or having affixed to it a certificate signed by the Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar to the effect that the copy is a true copy of a Statute of the University.

72. Conflict of Provisions. In the event of any Statute being inconsistent with the provisions of this Law, the Statute shall to the extent of that inconsistency be void.

73. Visitor’s Decision in Case of Dispute. (1) In the event of any doubt or dispute arising at any time as to the meaning of any provision of a Statute, the matter may be referred to the Visitor, who shall take such advice and make such decision thereon as he deems fit. (2) The decision of the Visitor on any matter referred to him under this Section shall be binding upon the authorities, Staff and Students of the University and, where any question as to the meaning of any provision of a Statute been decided by the Visitor under this Section, no question as to the meaning of that provision shall be entertained by any other authority in the State. (3) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-section (2) of this Section, a court of competent jurisdiction shall have the power to determine whether any provision of the Statute is wholly or partly as being ultra vires or as being inconsistent with the Constitution. (4) The provisions of this Sec60n shall apply in relation my doubt or dispute as to whether any matter is, for the purposes of this law, an academic or non academic matter as they apply in relation to any such doubt or dispute as provided in sub—section (1) of this Section and accordingly the reference in sub-section (2) of this Section to my question as to the meaning of any provision of the Statute shall include references to any question as to whether any matter is for the said purposes an academic or non academic matter.

74. Remuneration of Members of Council and General Purposes Committee and Other Committees. There shall be paid to the members of the Council, the Finance and general Purposes Committee and any other Committee set up by the Council, allowances in respect of traveling and other reasonable expenses at such rates as may from time to time be fixed by the State Government. SOUTHERN DELTA UNIVERSITY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) LAW (AS AMENDED BY THE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO (ESTABLISHMENT) (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2024) [Section 60 (3).] Members of the University Statute 1

1. The members of the University shall be- (a) the Visitor; (b) the principal officers of the University; (c) the members of the Council; (d) the members of the Senate; (e) the members of the academic Staff; (f) the members of the non-academic staff; (g) the members of Convocation; (h) the Students and (i) such other persons as may by Statute be granted the status of members.

2. A person shall remain a member of the University only so long as he or she is qualified for such membership under any of the subparagraphs of paragraph 1 of this Statute. ? ? ? Statute 2

1.?Honorary degrees The University may, without examination, confer an Honorary Doctorate Degree of any Faculty on any person whom it may deem worthy of such a distinction: Provided that the holder of such degree shall not be entitled to practice any profession hold himself out as possessing any skill in any particular branch of learning merely by virtue of the award to him of such Honorary Degree.

2. No person shall be admitted by the University to an Honorary Doctorate1 Degree unless his name has been recommended for the award of an Honorary Doctorate Degree by a joint committee of Council and Senate and the recommendation is approved by the Senate and Council.

3. (1) The Joint Committee of the Council and the Senate referred to in paragraph 2 of this Statute, which shall be known as Honorary Degree Committee, shall consist of - (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman; (b) three members of the Council (not being also members of the Senate) nominated by the Council; (c) six members of the Senate nominated by the Senate. (2) The members appointed by the Council or the Senate shall hold office for two years at a time and shall be eligible for re-appointment. (3) The Council after consultation with the Senate, may make regulations, governing the procedure to be followed in dealing with proposal for the conferment of Honorary Degrees. ? ? ? Statute 3

1. The common seal pf the University shall be in the custody of the Registrar and shall be used only as hereinafter approved.

2. The Registrar is authorised to affix the common seal - (a) to the certificate or other like instrument issued to a person as evidence that a degree, diploma or honour has been conferred upon or awarded to him by the University; (b) to all copies of any Statute or Regulations made under the provisions of this Law required for production in any court or before any person acting judicially.

3. Any other instrument or document required by law to be under the common seal shall have the seal affixed to it only by regulation of the Council, provided that in respect of any document which in the opinion of the Pro-Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor is formal or of extreme urgency, the seal may be affixed by direction of the Pro-chancellor or the Vice- Chancellor and the action thus taken shall be reported to the Council at the earliest opportunity.

4. (1) Where it is provided that the seal shall be affixed only by resolution of Council, or may be affixed on direction of the Pro Chancellor or, the Vice-Chancellor, the document to which the seal is affixed shall be attested by the signature of the Registrar and the Pro- Chancellor or in his absence, the Vice-Chancellor. (2) Where the seal is affixed to a document required for production in any court or before any person acting judicially, the document shall be attested by the signature of the Registrar. (3) Where the seal is affixed to any certificate or other like instrument issued to a person as evidence that a degree, diploma or honour has been conferred upon or awarded to him by the University, the certificate or instrument shall be attested by the signature of the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar.