USP Council meeting

Pro-Chancellor Winston Thompson said the meeting came at the request of Council members.

This week Professor Ahluwalia was suspended by the executive committee of the council over alleged misconduct.

In a letter to the USP Council, Nauru President Lionel Aingimea informed members of the virtual meeting which required 10 people to agree to.

The meeting must be held by Tuesday.

Mr Aingimea said proposed agendas would include allegations against Professor Ahluwalia and a motion from Samoa.

The meeting which was chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Winston Thompson also approved the establishment of a University Trust Fund.

The Council is the highest decision-making body of the University and comprises the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and President, representatives of the 12 member country governments, staff, students, community and business leaders.