JUST IN: President Tinubu approves 555 appointments to tertiary institution governing councils

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of 555 individuals to serve as Chairmen and members of the governing councils of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Tinubu tertiary institution appointments and retreat for the newly appointed Chairmen and members will take place on Thursday, May 30th, and Friday, May 31st, 2024.

Among the notable appointments:

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
– Pro-Chancellor and Chairman: Prof. Attahiru Jega
– Members: Miss Mary Nyieor Yisa, R. O. Kazeem, Prof. Usman Musa, Dr. Anthony Usoro

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
– Pro-Chancellor and Chairman: Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi
– Members: Imamuddeen Ahmed Talba, Ismaila Mohammed Na Aoa, Prof. Seun Liberty, Hon. Moses Osogi

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
– Pro-Chancellor and Chairman: Alhaji Yayale Ahmed
– Members: Opeyemi Aisha Oni, Hon. Rufus Bature, Hon. Wumi Ohwovoriole, Rt. Hon. Matthew Raymond Akpan

University of Lagos, Akoka
– Pro-Chancellor and Chairman: Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN
– Members: Prof. S. E. Ogbeide, Rufai Chanchangi, Chief Mrs. Glory Ekpo-Oho, Patricia Seubittere Yakubu

Federal University, Jos, Plateau State
– Pro-Chancellor and Chairman: Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi
– Members: Malandi Adamu Sabo, Chijioke Paul Okeifufe, Ayo Afolabi, Mohammed Dharr Abdullahi

These appointments are expected to bring about significant improvements in the governance and administration of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

The full list of Tinubu tertiary institution appointments is displayed below:

Pro-chancellors/Chairmen, and members of governing Boards of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Pro-chancellors/Chairmen, and members of governing Boards of Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Pro-chancellors/Chairmen, and members of governing Boards of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria.