Kukah named Pro-Chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State.

The appointment was announced yesterday in Abuja through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. It reflects the administration’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s higher education sector by selecting experienced and visionary leaders.

In addition to Bishop Kukah’s appointment, President Tinubu also appointed the university’s principal officers.

Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas has been designated as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as Librarian.

The President further approved the appointments of Mr. Thomas Etuh (Northcentral), Chief Fabian Nwaora (Southeast), Prof. Femi Taiwo (Southwest), and Zarah Bukar (Northeast) as members of the university’s Governing Council.

“These appointments were made based on the distinguished careers, leadership experience, and commitment to educational advancement of the individuals involved,” the statement said.