President Tinubu appoints 65 new members to governing councils of tertiary institutions (FULL LIST)

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 65 new members to the governing councils of 13 Federal Universities and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria.

This information was disclosed in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), released on August 7, 2024, as seen on the State House website.

This significant move aims to enhance the administration and strategic direction of these institutions.

The appointees, including chairpersons and members of each council, are expected to bring their expertise and experience to ensure effective governance and advancement in their respective institutions.

The President expressed confidence that these individuals will perform their duties diligently and within the scope of their statutory responsibilities.

The appointments and designations 

The complete list of appointees for each institution is as follows:

Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State 

1. Temi Harriman — Chairman
2. Adeola Adeogun — Member
3. Benedict Aguele — Member
4. Freeman Kasa — Member
5. Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi — Member

Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja 

1. Rabe Mudi Bala — Chairman
2. Mr. Akinola Fagbemi — Member
3. Rakiatou Bagnou — Member
4. Alwel Egwurugu — Member
5. Femi Osabinu — Member

Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa 

1. Bram Baifa — Chairman
2. Richard Odigbo — Member
3. Yomi Johnson — Member
4. Fatima Owuna — Member
5. Christy Akpehuan Omoruyi — Member

Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State 

1. Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu — Chairman
2. Aragbaye Oluwatosin Gbolagunte — Member
3. Talba Bauchi — Member
4. Akaninodo Kehinde Adekunle — Member
5. Chibuike Ikenga — Member

Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State 

1. Habib Mohammed Ibrahim — Chairman
2. Yau Aisha Abdulkadir — Member
3. Shehu Kaka — Member
4. Ibrahim Umar Abbah — Member
5. Isijola Rasaki — Member

Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State 

1. Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin — Chairman
2. Peter Tanko Dogara — Member
3. Amina Ibrahim Ndala — Member
4. Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni — Member
5. Olufemi Lawson — Member

Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State 

1. Yusuf Mohammed — Chairman
2. Sani Ndanusa — Member
3. Abdul Oroh — Member
4. Mary Okaba Agbo — Member
5. Omasan Agbajoh — Member

The Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State 

1. Labiru Musa Kafur — Chairman
2. Ibitoye Victor Philips — Member
3. Bamgbose S — Member
4. Musa Ayas — Member
5. Ogenyi Okpokwu Emmanuel — Member

National Institute of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia State 

1. Victor O. Ukaogo — Chairman
2. Anjare Samuel — Member
3. David Turuka Ismaila — Member
4. Adimchinaka Onwukwe — Member
5. Princess Ify Ugo Okoye — Member

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State 

1. Awal Bawa Morike — Chairman
2. Mohammed Bashir Umar — Member
3. Monday Nanza — Member
4. Mohammed Alhaji Audu — Member
5. Sheriff Abdullahi — Member

Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State 

1. Usman Mohammed Shanawa — Chairman
2. Kabiru Yahaya — Member
3. Chinenye Love Moses — Member
4. Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi — Member
5. Joshua Oludare Adewale — Member

Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State 

1. Ahmed Wambai — Chairman
2. Gazali Hamza Suleiman — Member
3. Imam Alfa Rahaman — Member
4. Isah Kwayami — Member
5. Mohammed Ize Mamman — Member

National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, Federal Capital Territory 

1. Edna Njoku — Chairman
2. Kovie Andrew Epetutu — Member
3. Oyinkasola Okewoye — Member
4. Ibrahim Musa — Member
5. Sarah Tukura — Member