The Role of Secretary in Committee of Nigeria University System by Jadesola E.T. Babatola B.A. (Hons) Ado, M.SC (Ibadan), FCAI, MNIM, MAUA (UK), MNUA, ACIPM, JP Deputy Registrar, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria & Chairman, Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (EKSU Branch) Email: jadesola.babatola@eksu.edu.ng Tel: 08034084969 Keyword: Registrar and the Committee System, Role of Secretary of University Committees, Professionalization of University Administration, Organization and work of Committees, A good Secretary of Committees Introduction: In the University system, the Committee System is the bedrock of University administration because policy decisions are taken or made at Committee levels. Administrative instructions and directives only emanate either from policy decisions or authorities vested in decision makers and those placed in positions of authority to implement and oversee the affairs of the University in various strata and nomenclature. University administration is constituted by myriad of sometimes complex, dynamic and critical Committee systems that function through the use of lesser committees. From the Governing Council which is empowered with powers of policy making and approval of the University business in the proper use of its resources and governing of the University; to the Senate which reserves the right to take decisions in determining academic policies and traditions, examination of students and award of degrees, academic records and control of academic matters; the Congregation which is an advisory body of the University Management in running the affairs of the University Community; and the Convocation which is the body of the Chancellor, Councilors, Principal Officers and Alumni of the University to confer degrees, award prizes and engage in endowment for the fortunes of the alma mater. The basic activities which various Committees are set to perform constitute the basis of instrument and activity which guides the University administration. This is why administrative work in the University system is highly specialized, professional and different from most other administration, except the public service which has some of its similarities. The adoption of Committee system as a medium of promoting and sustaining University administration is due to the secular nature of Universities academic disciplines, expertise, professionalism, objectives and the need to sustain the steam and energy of the ivory tower as a centre of excellence and citadel of learning where academic autonomy thrives through commitment to teaching-learning, research and community service. Every action in the university system that is not holistically investigated or acceptable in line with its culture and traditions may be jettisoned and may not hold waters. Administrators must continuously adhere strictly to rules governing the