Tinubu Appoints New Governing Council Members for Universities and Polytechnics

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members to the governing councils of several federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.

The latest appointments come just hours after Tinubu approved similar nominations for the University of Abuja, the University of Nigeria, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

A statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, listed the newly appointed council members.

Several universities, including the Federal University of Technology in Ikot-Abasi and Babura, received appointments. Other institutions benefiting include Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi, the University of Jos, and Federal University, Dutse.

Among the key appointees are Hon. Chidi Nwogu for African Aviation and Aerospace University and Dr. Folashade Mulikat Kareem for the University of Jos.

Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Also Get Governing Council Members

Federal polytechnics, including those in Offa, Daura, and Oko, received new representatives. Several colleges of education, such as those in Gwoza, Omoku, and Pankshin, were also included.

Hon. Bawa Bwari was appointed to Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Borno State, while Hon. Usman Balkore joined the Federal College of Education in Ekiadolor, Edo State.

The presidential directive confirms that all appointments are effective immediately. Institutions are expected to integrate their new members into governance processes.

Full List of Appointments

Universities

• African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja
  • Hon. Chidi Nwogu (Imo State)
• University of Jos, Plateau State
  • Dr. Folashade Mulikat Kareem (Kwara State)
• Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa-Ibom State
  • Dipe Olusina Adeniyi (Lagos State)
• Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
  • Akanimo Umoh (Akwa Ibom State)
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State
  • Mr. Babatunde Usman Jinadu (Lagos State)
• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
  • Chijioke Paul Okeifufe (Enugu State)
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
  • Hon. Babatunde Olokun (Ogun State)
  • Hon. Isah Ambaka (Nasarawa State)
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
  • Dr. Olusegun Ategbole (Ondo State)
• Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
  • Hon. Isa Song (Adamawa State)
  • Hon. Bernard Miko (Rivers State)
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
  • Mr. Muyideen Balogun (Ogun State)
• Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
  • Hon. Mayegun Yomi (Lagos State)
• Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
  • Hon. Abbas Braimah (Edo State)
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
  • Dr. Adebimpe Adebajo (Ondo State)
• Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Borno State
  • Hon. Bawa Bwari (Niger State)
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina, Katsina State
  • Hon. Bello Bagudu (Kebbi State)
  • Hon. Nasarawa Mani (Katsina State)

Polytechnics

• Federal Polytechnic Isuochi, Umunnoechi, Abia State
  • Hon. Shehu Kagara (Kaduna State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
  • Dr. Francis Ogbise (Bayelsa State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Munguno, Borno State
  • Hon. Almajiri Geidam (Yobe State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State
  • Rahila Ilegbodu (Taraba State)
• National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo State
  • Hon. Shehu Lambu (Kano State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe State
  • Hon. Yusuf Bello Mai Adua (Sokoto State)
• Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State
  • Saleh Mohammed (Jigawa State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina State
  • Hon. Adekola Aliu (Osun State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State
  • Waidi Olajire Ayinla (Osun State)
• Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Plateau State
  • Hon. Hashimu Abdullahi (Sokoto State)
• Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Taraba State
  • Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar (At Ningi) (Bauchi State)

Colleges of Education

• Federal College of Education, Gwoza, Borno State
  • Ibrahim Abba Geidam (Yobe State)
• Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State
  • Mohammed Nura (Kebbi State)
• Federal College of Education (Technical), Isu, Ebonyi State
  • Hon. Abdulkadir Usman Global (Kaduna State)
• Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State
  • Hon. Usman Balkore (Sokoto State)
• Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State
  • Hon. Goodluck Opiah (Imo State)
• Federal College of Education, Omoku, Rivers State
  • Hon. Bassey Etim (Akwa Ibom State)
  • Hon. Chris Eta (Cross River State)
  • Hon. Shuaib Yahaya (Katsina State)
• Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State
  • Hon. Sani M. Anka (Zamfara State)
• Federal College of Education (Technical), Keana, Nasarawa State
  • Hon. Yusuf Dikko (Jigawa State)
• Federal College of Education, Ilawe, Ekiti State
  • Hon. Deacon Taiye (Kwara State)
• Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State
  • Hon. Isa Lawal Doro (Katsina State)

According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.

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