President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorised the appointment of latest members to the governing councils of the College of Abuja (UNIABUJA), College of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka (NAU).
This disclosure was made identified by the Particular Adviser to the President on Info and Technique, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in response to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.
The elimination of the earlier governing council of UNIABUJA earlier in February 2025 and the elimination of the college’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, over eligibility considerations.
“President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members for the governing councils of the College of Abuja (UNIABUJA), College of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka (NAU).
“In February, President Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of UNIABUJA and sacked the college’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility,” the supply learn partly.
The newly appointed council members are anticipated to play key roles in bettering the governance and educational progress of those establishments. Their work aligns with President Tinubu’s broader imaginative and prescient to reform larger training and promote excellence in Nigeria’s universities.
The total listing of latest appointees is as follows:
College of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
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Prof. Rosemary Egonmwan – South South
Dr. Adedeji Adefuye – South West
Prof. Sarki Abdulkadir – North West
Prof. Aminu Dukku – North East
College of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Barr. Ogbonna Odo – South East
Muhammad Tahir – North West
Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka (NAU)
Dr. Nkem Okeke – South East
Ofoke Ugbala – South East
Dame Amina Yakowa – North West
Nojeeb Agunbiade – South West
Following the elimination of the earlier governing council, President Tinubu appointed new members to the federal college councils to deal with management challenges and enhance governance. This initiative goals to revive accountability and strengthen institutional administration.
In March, President Bola Tinubu appointed Senator Binta Garba because the Professional-Chancellor, alongside the Governing Council members and Principal Officers of the newly established Federal College of Know-how and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, as reported by the Information Company of Nigeria.
In August 2024, the present administration authorised the appointment of 65 new members to the governing councils of 13 federal universities and tertiary establishments throughout Nigeria. These new councils are anticipated to supply clear path, improve accountability, and enhance administrative effectivity of their establishments.
This transfer is geared toward focusing on stability and high quality enchancment in training governance within the nation.
