John Momoh is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and the Chairman and CEO of Channels TV. The federal government has appointed Dr. John Momoh, as acting chairman of the governing council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
His appointment follows the removal of lawyer and businessman, Wale Babalakin, from the position over the leadership crisis in the university.
In a letter addressed to Mr Momoh, with reference FME/PS/606/C.I/III/129, is titled; “Emergency Meeting of the Governing Council of University of Lagos.”
It read:
“You are to preside at the meeting in the absence of the substantive pro-chancellor/chairman of council who has had to recuse himself in line with the visitor’s directive.
“You are to also submit a report on the decision of the council to the visitor through the honourable minister of education immediately thereafter.”