Tinubu Appoints Akande and 559 Others to Governing Councils of Tertiary Institutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of governing councils and boards for federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, appointing a total of 560 individuals to enhance the management of these institutions across Nigeria.
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Notable Appointments
University of Ibadan:
- Chairman: Chief Bisi Akande
- Board Members: Alexander Ajipe, Nelson Alapa, Ifeoma Nwankwo, Prof. Emmanuel Alo
University of Lagos:
- Chairman: Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN)
- Council Members: Bello Kumo, Prof. Idowu Mark, Niyi Akande, Bola Njoku
National Open University:
- Chairman: Isa Yuguda
- Council Members: Goddy Etta, Yomi Balogun, Deborah Apah, Hingah Biem
Obafemi Awolowo University:
- Chairman: Siyan Oyeweso
- Council Members: Edward Sarki, Joseph Abaagu, Wahaab Owokoniran, Abubakar Kachaalla
Special Appointments:
- David Umahi University of Medicine (Ebonyi State): Adebayo Shittu (Chairman)
- Federal University of Transportation (Katsina State): Muiz Banire (Chairman)
- Federal Polytechnic (Ugep, Cross River State): Senator Florence Ita Giwa (Chairperson)
Objective of the Appointments
These appointments are intended to ensure effective governance and management of federal tertiary institutions throughout Nigeria. The reconstituted councils and boards are expected to enhance the administration and performance of these institutions, creating an environment that supports educational excellence.
Official Announcement
The appointments were announced by Nnamdi Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary for General Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He emphasized the President’s dedication to improving the management and operation of tertiary education in the country.
This strategic move aims to strengthen the governance structures of educational institutions, thereby promoting better educational outcomes and institutional accountability.
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