Varsities governing councils to be inaugurated July 4
On July 4, 2024, Federal universities, polytechnics, and other postsecondary institutions will consecrate their Governing Councils.
Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the acting vice chancellor of the University of Abuja, announced this on Monday during her acceptance address, taking over the administration of the school.
The Federal Government selected 560 people to the boards and governing councils of its tertiary institutions.
The Governing Councils and Boards of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have been reconstituted with President Bola Tinubu's approval.
The approval was granted for the efficient administration of Nigerian tertiary institutions around the nation, according to a previous statement made by Nnamdi Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The National Open University's board is presided over by Isa Yuguda. Goddy Etta, Yomi Balogun, Deborah Apah, and Hingah Biem make up the council.
The Obafemi Awolowo University governing council is led by Siyan Oyeweso, with members including Edward Sarki, Joseph Abaagu, Wahaab Owokoniran, and Abubakar Kachaalla.
Among others, Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa were named chairpersons of the governing boards of Federal Polytechnic in Ugep, Cross River State; Federal University of Transportation in Katsina State; and David Umahi University of Medicine in Ebonyi State.
