President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of additional members to the governing councils of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.
The appointments, announced on Wednesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, are part of the government’s effort to reflect federal character and ensure broad representation across all regions. They take immediate effect.
The newly appointed council members span 36 federal institutions nationwide and complement earlier appointments made for the University of Abuja, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka.
Federal Universities
African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja: Hon. Chidi Nwogu (Imo)
University of Jos, Plateau: Dr. Folashade Mulikat Kareem (Kwara)
FUT, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom: Dipe Olusina Adeniyi (Lagos)
FUT, Babura, Jigawa: Akanimo Umoh (Akwa Ibom)
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi: Mr. Babatunde Usman Jinadu (Lagos)
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa: Chijioke Paul Okeifufe (Enugu)
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe: Hon. Babatunde Olokun (Ogun), Hon. Isah Ambaka (Nasarawa)
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba: Dr. Olusegun Ategbole (Ondo)
Federal University, Gashua, Yobe: Hon. Isa Song (Adamawa), Hon. Bernard Miko (Rivers)
FUHS, Ila-Orangun, Osun: Mr. Muyideen Balogun (Ogun)
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi: Hon. Mayegun Yomi (Lagos)
Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara: Hon. Abbas Braimah (Edo)
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa: Dr. Adebimpe Adebajo (Ondo)
Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Borno: Hon. Bawa Bwari (Niger)
FUHS, Katsina: Hon. Bello Bagudu (Kebbi), Hon. Nasarawa Mani (Katsina)
Federal Polytechnics
Federal Polytechnic, Isuochi, Abia: Hon. Shehu Kagara (Kaduna)
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra: Dr. Francis Ogbise (Bayelsa)
Federal Polytechnic, Munguno, Borno: Hon. Almajiri Geidam (Yobe)
Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta: Rahila Ilegbodu (Taraba)
NICT, Uromi, Edo: Hon. Shehu Lambu (Kano)
Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe: Hon. Yusuf Bello Mai Adua (Sokoto)
Hussaini Adamu Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa: Saleh Mohammed (Jigawa)
Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina: Hon. Adekola Aliu (Osun)
Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara: Waidi Olajire Ayinla (Osun)
Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Plateau: Hon. Hashimu Abdullahi (Sokoto)
Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Taraba: Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar (Bauchi)
Federal Colleges of Education
FCE, Gwoza, Borno: Ibrahim Abba Geidam (Yobe)
FCE, Pankshin, Plateau: Mohammed Nura (Kebbi)
FCE (Technical), Isu, Ebonyi: Hon. Abdulkadir Usman Global (Kaduna)
FCE (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo: Hon. Usman Balkore (Sokoto)
FCE, Odugbo, Benue: Hon. Goodluck Opiah (Imo)
FCE, Omoku, Rivers: Hon. Bassey Etim (Akwa Ibom), Hon. Chris Eta (Cross River), Hon. Shuaib Yahaya (Katsina)
FCE (Special), Oyo: Hon. Sani M. Anka (Zamfara)
FCE (Technical), Keana, Nasarawa: Hon. Yusuf Dikko (Jigawa)
FCE, Ilawe, Ekiti: Hon. Deacon Taiye (Kwara)
FCE (Technical), Asaba, Delta: Hon. Isa Lawal Doro (Katsina)
Earlier appointments
These new appointments follow Tuesday’s announcement of governing council members for:
University of Abuja:
Prof. Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan (South-South)
Dr. Adedeji Adefuye (South-West)
Prof. Sarki Abba Abdulkadir (North-West)
Prof. Aminu Mohammed Dukku (North-East)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN):
Ogbonna Eugene Odo (South-East)
Muhammad Inuwa Tahir (North-West)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka:
Dr. Nkem Okeke
Ofoke Chukwuma Charles Ugbala (both South-East)
Dame Amina Patrick Yakowa (North-West)
Nojeeb Oriola Agunbiade (South-West)
The University of Abuja’s governing council had been dissolved in February, with Vice-Chancellor Aisha Maikudi removed amid controversy over her eligibility.
President Tinubu’s latest round of appointments underscores the administration’s ongoing restructuring of the nation’s tertiary education system and commitment to inclusive governance.
