Tinubu Approves Reconstitution of Tertiary Institution Governing Boards

Tinubu Approves Reconstitution of Tertiary Institution Governing Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Councils and Boards of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

This announcement was made on Friday by Nnamdi Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary for General Services at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He stated that the approval aims to enhance the effective management of tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

The statement read, “His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education for the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions across the country.”

A total of 255 individuals have been appointed to these governing councils and boards.

Chief Bisi Akande has been appointed as the Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan. The board members include Alexander Ajipe, Nelson Alapa, Ifeoma Nwankwo, and Prof. Emmanuel Alo.

Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) will chair the Governing Council of the University of Lagos, with Bello Kumo, Prof. Idowu Mark, Niyi Akande, and Bola Njoku as council members.

Isa Yuguda has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the National Open University. The council members are Goddy Etta, Yomi Balogun, Deborah Apah, and Hingah Biem.

Siyan Oyeweso will lead the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, with Edward Sarki, Joseph Abaagu, Wahaab Owokoniran, and Abubakar Kachaalla as members.

Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa have been appointed as the chairpersons of the governing boards for David Umahi University of Medicine in Ebonyi State, the Federal University of Transportation in Katsina State, and the Federal Polytechnic in Ugep, Cross River State, respectively, among others.