(1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and subject to the provisions of this Act, the statutes and the ordinances-
(a) shall have the control and general regulation of and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and research carried on or imparted in the University;
(b) may advise the Executive Council on all academic matters including matters relating to examinations conducted by the University; and
(c) shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed.
(2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members namely:-
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson thereof;
(ii) the Deans of faculty or faculties;
(iii) all heads of departments of the University;
(iv) all professors of the University who are not head of departments;
(v) five persons of the academic eminence to be co-opted in the manner as may be prescribed;
(vi) five teachers to be selected in such manner as may be prescribed;
(vii) the Dean of students welfare;
(viii) the Librarian of the University.