Tinubu appoints Governing Councils for federal varsities, others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new Governing Councils for Federal universities and tertiary institutions across the country.

The appointments, announced Wednesday in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, aim to strengthen the management and oversight of these institutions.

The appointees include notable Nigerians with expertise in various fields, who are expected to perform their functions effectively and within their statutory responsibilities.

The institutions affected by the appointments include Nigerian Maritime University, Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Federal University of Health Sciences, and others.

According to the statement, the President expects the new governing councils to drive excellence and innovation in these institutions, promoting quality education and research for national development.

The appointees are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in ensuring that these institutions achieve their mandates.

he full list of appointees was released by the State House with Temi Harriman appointed as Chairman of the Governing Council of Nigerian Maritime University, while Rabe Mudi Bala was appointed as Chairman of the Governing Council of Nigerian University of Science and Technology.

Other appointees include Bram Baifa, Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu, and Habib Mohammed Ibrahim, among others.

The statement said the appointments take effect immediately, with the President expecting the new governing councils to hit the ground running.

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning:

“Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State: Temi Harriman — Chairman; Adeola Adeogun — Member; Benedict Aguele — Member; Freeman Kasa — Member; Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi — Member

Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja: Rabe Mudi Bala — Chairman; Mr. Akinola Fagbemi — Member; Rakiatou Bagnou — Member; Alwel Egwurugu — Member; Femi Osabinu — Member.

“Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa: Bram Baifa — Chairman; Richard Odigbo — Member; Yomi Johnson — Member; Fatima Owuna — Member; Christy Akpehuan Omoruyi — Member.

“Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State: Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu — Chairman; Aragbaye Oluwatosin Gbolagunte — Member; Talba Bauchi — Member; Akaninodo Kehinde Adekunle — Member; Chibuike Ikenga — Member.

“Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State: Habib Mohammed Ibrahim — Chairman; Yau Aisha Abdulkadir — Member; Shehu Kaka — Member; Ibrahim Umar Abbah — Member; Isijola Rasaki — Member.

Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State: Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin — Chairman; Peter Tanko Dogara — Member; Amina Ibrahim Ndala — Member; Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni — Member; Olufemi Lawson — Member.

“Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State: Yusuf Mohammed — Chairman; Sani Ndanusa — Member; Abdul Oroh — Member; Mary Okaba Agbo — Member; Omasan Agbajoh — Member.

“The Nigerian French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State; Labiru Musa Kafur — Chairman; Ibitoye Victor Philips — Member; Bamgbose S — Member; Musa Ayas — Member; Ogenyi Okpokwu Emmanuel — Member.

“National Institute of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia State: Victor O. Ukaogo — Chairman; Anjare Samuel — Member; David Turuka Ismaila — Member; Adimchinaka Onwukwe — Member; Princess Ify Ugo Okoye — Member.

“Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State: Awal Bawa Morike — Chairman; Mohammed Bashir Umar — Member; Monday Nanza — Member; Mohammed Alhaji Audu — Member; Sheriff Abdullahi — Member.

“Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State: Usman Mohammed Shanawa — Chairman; Kabiru Yahaya — Member; Chinenye Love Moses — Member; Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi — Member; Joshua Oludare Adewale — Member.

Nigerian Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State: Ahmed Wambai — Chairman; Gazali Hamza Suleiman — Member; Imam Alfa Rahaman — Member; Isah Kwayami — Member; Mohammed Ize Mamman — Member.

“National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT: Edna Njoku — Chairman; Kovie Andrew Epetutu — Member; Oyinkasola Okewoye — Member; Ibrahim Musa — Member; Sarah Tukura — Member.

“The President expects that the new members of the governing boards of these institutions will perform their functions effectively and creditably and within the ambits of their statutory responsibilities,” the statement reads.

The Nation