Marietu Tenuche

Marietu Ohunene Tenuche (born 29 September 1959) is a Nigerian academic, author and a professor of political science. She is the fifth and the first female vice chancellor of Kogi State University, now Prince Abubakar Audu University. Tenuche was appointed by the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to take over from Professor Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir.

Quotes

• I am glad to say that the result indicates that all the programmes have been fully accredited by NUC. This represents 100 per cent full accreditation. This feat is itself historic because even though cases of denied accreditation have been rare in the university in recent times, we also have rare cases in which all our programmes gained full accreditation.
  • [1] Professor Marietu speak on NUC Accreditation in 2021.
• When I assumed office,this was a challenge to the management, in addition to low morale among security personnel necessitated by high level of indiscipline in the Security Unit, inadequate security operatives, unavailability of functional vehicles, porous and unmanned entry points and wide spread availability of arms amongst students which they deployed at will.
  • [2] Professor Marietu on security situation of the campus in 2021.
• The performances of our students at the Nigeria Law School has over the years been very encouraging. This is a testimony to the calibre and quality of training our students have been exposed to during their undergraduate programmes.
  • [3] Professor Marietu speak of students in Nigerian Law School in 2021.
• As I will always say, we are in charge here. We won’t entertain any form of sex for marks, cultism or any other social vice. Any one found wanting in this unscrupulous act will be shown the exit door.
• [4] Professor Marietu Tenuche warned the students in 2021.
• A number of students were injured or killed in the process, in addition to a series of attacks and intimidations launched against staff of the institution, especially the examination officers.
  • [5] Professor Marietu Tenuche in a press briefing on the activities of cult groups in 2021.
• Since we came on board, our cardinal focus has been on sustainability of our academic calendar, provision of infrastructures, decent and conducive environment for staff and students, security of lives and property and enthronement of general work ethics.
  • [6] Professor Marietu elaborated on general administration of the university in 2021.