President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of new members to the governing councils of several specialized institutions and federal colleges across Nigeria. The appointments, which include key positions at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State, were announced in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
The President emphasized that he expects the newly appointed members to serve with integrity and dedication, contributing to the improvement of the structural, academic, and overall standards of these institutions.
Appointments to Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron:
- Chairman: Kehinde Akinola
- Members: Shehu Maigari Doguwa, Samuel Isichei, Faisal Lawal Halidu
Appointments to Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria:
- Chairman: Anthony Manzo
- Members: Ngozi Okuoma, Durungunwa Abdulmalik, Biodun Taiwo, Florence Toyin Olorunfemi
Appointments to Federal Colleges of Education:
Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Kebbi State:
- Chairman: Ismaila Gadaka
- Members: Abdulhakeem Adegoke, Pam Ishaya, Abubakar Sadique Fakai, Zara Duamlong Usman
Federal College of Education (Technical), Isu, Ebonyi State:
- Chairman: Mohammed Sani Takori
- Members: Dauda Onipede, Victor Mela Danzaria, Solomon Ayuba, Mario Eno Owumi
Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State:
- Chairman: Baba Alphonsus Homsuk
- Members: Kayode Ajiboye, Rex Ogbonna, Jude Ngaji, John Yada Viko
Federal College of Education, Jama’are, Bauchi State:
- Chairman: Aisha Yelwa Ibrahim Tahir
- Members: Dorren Ikedi Udechukwu, Brass Yaji, Mustapha Shehu, Joshua Oludare Adewale
Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State:
- Chairman: Abdullahi Adamu
- Members: Olatunji Akinbiyi, Mohammed Adamu Malala, Saleh Musa Audu, Lami Ehi Oguogho
Federal College of Education (Technical), Benin City, Edo State:
- Chairman: Tukur Jikamshi
- Members: Abdullahi Adamu Loko, Asimiyu Alarape, Abubakar Abubakar Bello, Christopher Okaeben
Appointments to Federal Universities and Tertiary Institutions:
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State:
- Chairman: Temi Harriman
- Members: Adeola Adeogun, Benedict Aguele, Freeman Kasa, Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi
Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja:
- Chairman: Rabe Mudi Bala
- Members: Akinola Fagbemi, Rakiatou Bagnou, Alwel Egwurugu, Femi Osabinu
Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa State:
- Chairman: Bram Baifa
- Members: Richard Odigbo, Yomi Johnson, Fatima Owuna, Christy Akpehuan Omoruyi
Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State:
- Chairman: Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu
- Members: Aragbaye Oluwatosin Gbolagunte, Talba Bauchi, Akaninodo Kehinde Adekunle, Chibuike Ikenga
Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State:
- Chairman: Habib Mohammed Ibrahim
- Members: Yau Aisha Abdulkadir, Shehu Kaka, Ibrahim Umar Abbah, Isijola Rasaki
Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State:
- Chairman: Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin
- Members: Peter Tanko Dogara, Amina Ibrahim Ndala, Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni, Olufemi Lawson
Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State:
- Chairman: Yusuf Mohammed
- Members: Sani Ndanusa, Abdul Oroh, Mary Okaba Agbo, Omasan Agbajoh
Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State:
- Chairman: Labiru Musa Kafur
- Members: Ibitoye Victor Philips, Bamgbose S., Musa Ayas, Ogenyi Okpokwu Emmanuel
National Institute of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia State:
- Chairman: Victor O. Ukaogo
- Members: Anjare Samuel, David Turuka Ismaila, Adimchinaka Onwukwe, Ify Ugo Okoye
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State:
- Chairman: Awal Bawa Morike
- Members: Mohammed Bashir Umar, Monday Nanza, Mohammed Alhaji Audu, Sheriff Abdullahi
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State:
- Chairman: Usman Mohammed Shanawa
- Members: Kabiru Yahaya, Chinenye Love Moses, Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi, Joshua Oludare Adewale
Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State:
- Chairman: Ahmed Wambai
- Members: Gazali Hamza Suleiman, Imam Alfa Rahaman, Isah Kwayami, Mohammed Ize Mamman
National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT:
- Chairman: Edna Njoku
- Members: Kovie Andrew Epetutu, Oyinkasola Okewoye, Ibrahim Musa, Sarah Tukura
President Tinubu reiterated his confidence in the appointees, stressing the importance of their roles in improving the educational standards across the nation’s institutions.
