The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUJ), Julius Okojie, on Thursday rose to the defence of
President Jonathan who had in his Democracy Day broadcast renamed the University which led to two days of protests by students of the institution, but the Federal Government said despite the protests, its decision is final on the matter.
The decision did not go down well with students of the university who took to the street for two consecutive days.
Mr. Okogie said contrary to the insinuation that the president did not consult before taking the decision, the president carried out proper consultations.
"Who told you there was no consultation? Can the President act alone?
Even in the matters of nine new universities, from the scratch I know the committee that worked on it.
"Jonathan is the most engaging President, he is very accessible, and I can tell you about that. That he didn't consult will not be the truth," he said.
When asked if the school authorities were consulted before the decision was taken, The NUC scribe insinuated that the school authorities did not need to be checked with.
"Is that the level of consultation? Who is the proprietor of federal institutions? It is the federal Government of course. It is not at that level he will consult but they have been told".