 In 1974, a new legislation restructured NUC to become fully a statutory body headed by an Executive Secretary.Under Jubril Aminu as secretary, NUC established an overseas office to coordinate recruitment of staff for newly established universities.Between 1975 and 1998, NUC's involvement in the administration of universities gradually grew, it became influential in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, members of university governing councils and managed the establishment of new faculties and course offerings.