The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities has vehemently denied any involvement in bribery related to the House Committee’s investigation into job racketeering within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The Vice Chancellors clarified during a panel hearing that they had made financial transactions into a specific account solely for the purpose of acquiring foreign currency required for their international travel.

Prof. Ishaya Tanko, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, represented the Vice Chancellors before the committee.

He emphasized that the funds sent by some Vice Chancellors were designated for foreign exchange to facilitate their attendance at an international workshop scheduled to take place at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, starting on Tuesday, September 5.

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Tanko stated, “I can confirm that the majority of the Vice Chancellors are going to travel between Saturday and Monday because the training is commencing on Tuesday at Birmingham University.”

He clarified that the transactions were made to secure foreign exchange for legitimate travel purposes and vehemently refuted any allegations of bribery.

Tanko expressed hope and confidence in the committee, stressing the importance of addressing the issue of employment, which was currently jeopardizing the accreditation of multiple programs at the University of Jos.