Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega, Monday returned to his teaching job at the Bayero University, Kano following the expiration of his tenure at INEC last week.
Jega, who arrived the university around 10 o’clock in the morning amidst a rousing reception by staff and students was first reported to the Vice Chancellor to signify his resumption of duty.
It could be recalled that the former INEC Chairman, had on several occasions disclosed his desire to returned to classroom after the expiration of his tenure as the nation’s number one electoral officer.
Receiving the former INEC boss, in his office, the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, said they were happy to have Jega, back whom he described as the institutions great ambassador.
“Bayero University, Kano is indeed proud of you Professor Attahiru Jega, you are really a good ambassador to this great institution,” said the Vice Chancellor, stressing that, the university’s name has been projected in high esteem by the good work of Jega.
According to him the Bayero University will never forget Jega, for conducting the freeist and fairest election ever.
In his brief address, the former INEC Chairman told the Vice Chancellor that right from the day he set out for the INEC job, he went with a desire to return after his tenure.
Jega, disclosed that teaching has been one job he cherished and this informed his decision to return to classroom, barely seven days after quitting the plumb job of chief electoral umpire.
He promised to deliver his very best in teaching, research and community service. Professor Jega expressed appreciation to the university community for the warm receptions accord him.
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