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Tinubu Appoints 95 Members To Governing Councils Of Federal Universities, Colleges Of Education, Other Institutions

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August 7, 2024

A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, some of the listed the affected schools as Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State; Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja; Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa; Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State; Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State; Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State; Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State; The Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State; National Institute of Nigerians Languages, Aba, Abia State; Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State; Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State; Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State; Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State and National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of governing councils for federal universities, colleges of education and other institutions. 

A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, some of the listed the affected schools as Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State; Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja; Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa; Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State; Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State; Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State; Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State; The Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State; National Institute of Nigerians Languages, Aba, Abia State; Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State; Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State; Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State; Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State and National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT.

The statement said the following Nigerians have been appointed by the President 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 Nigeria 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

Nigeria 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 said. 

Similarly, the President approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal colleges of education:

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL), YAURI, KEBBI STATE 

(1) Ismaila Gadaka -- Chairman

(2) Abdulhakeem Adegoke -- Member

(3) Pam Ishaya -- Member

(4) Abubakar Sadique Fakai -- Member

(5) Zara Duamlong Usman -- Member

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL), ISU, EBONYI STATE 

(1) Mohammed Sani Takori -- Chairman

(2) Dauda Onipede -- Member

(3) Victor Mela Danzaria -- Member

(4) Solomon Ayuba -- Member

(5) Mario Eno Owumi -- Member

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ODUGBO, BENUE STATE 

(1) Baba Alphonsus Homsuk -- Chairman

(2) Kayode Ajiboye -- Member

(3) Rex Ogbonna -- Member

(4) Jude Ngaji -- Member

(5) John Yada Viko -- Member

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMA’ARE, BAUCHI STATE 

(1) Aisha Yelwa Ibrahim Tahir -- Chairman

(2) Dorren Ikedi Udechukwu -- Member

(3) Bar Brass Yaji -- Member

(4) Mustapha Shehu -- Member

(5) Joshua Oludare Adewale -- Member

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GIDAN MADI, SOKOTO

(1) Abdullahi Adamu -- Chairman

(2) Olatunji Akinbiyi -- Member

(3) Mohammed Adamu Malala -- Member

(4) Saleh Musa Audu -- Member

(5) Lami Ehi Oguogho -- Member

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL), BENIN CITY, EDO STATE

(1) Tukur Jikamshi -- Chairman

(2) Abdullahi Adamu Loko -- Member

(3) Asimiyu Alarape -- Member

(4) Abubakar Abubakar Bello -- Member

(5) Christopher Okaeben -- Member

“The President anticipates that the new members of the boards of these institutions will serve with dedication and commitment to improving the standards of learning in the nation's federal colleges of education,” Ngelale added.