President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a five-man governing council for each of the 13 federal varsities and tertiary institutions of learning.
The special adviser on media and publicity to the president, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, listed the federal universities and institutions and the governing council members to include.-
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenko, Delta state
Temi Harriman, Chairman; Adeola Adeogun, Member; Benedict Aguele, Member; Freeman Kasa, Member and Babangida Abdullahi, Member.
Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja
Rabe Bala — Chairman, Akinola Fagbemi — Member, Rakiatou Bagnou — Member, Alwel Egwurugu — Member and Femi Osabinu — Member.
Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa
Bram Baifa — Chairman, Richard Odigbo — Member, Yomi Johnson — Member, Fatima Owuna — Member and Christy Omoruyi — Member.
Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta state
Ahmadu Salisu — Chairman, Aragbaye Gbolagunte — Member, Talba Bauchi — Member, Akaninodo Adekunle — Member Chibuike Ikenga — Member.
Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina state
Habib Ibrahim — Chairman, Yau Aisha Abdulkadir — Member, Shehu Kaka — Member, Ibrahim Abbah — Member and Isijola Rasaki — Member.
Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State
Rukayyatu Gurin — Chairman, Peter Dogara — Member, Amina Ndala — Member, Owolabi Oseni — Member and Olufemi Lawson — Member.
Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
Yusuf Mohammed — Chairman, Sani Ndanusa — Member, Abdul Oroh — Member, Mary Agbo — Member and Omasan Agbajoh — Member.
The Nigerian French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State
Labiru Kafur — Chairman, Ibitoye Philips — Member, Bamgbose S — Member, Musa Ayas — Member and Ogenyi Emmanuel — Member.
National Institute of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia state
Victor Ukaogo — Chairman, Anjare Samuel — Member, David Ismaila — Member, Adimchinaka Onwukwe Member and Princess Ify Okoye — Member.
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State
Awal Morike — Chairman, Mohammed Umar — Member, Monday Nanza — Member, Mohammed Audu — Member and Sheriff Abdullahi — Member.
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Usman Shanawa — Chairman, Kabiru Yahaya — Member, Chinenye Moses — Member, Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi — Member and Joshua Adewale — Member
Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State
Ahmed Wambai — Chairman, Gazali Suleiman — Member, Imam Rahaman — Member, Isah Kwayami — Member and Mohammed Mamman — Member.
National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT
Edna Njoku — Chairman, Kovie Epetutu — Member, Oyinkasola Okewoye — Member, Ibrahim Musa — Member and Sarah Tukura — Member.
The President expects the new members of the governing boards of these institutions to perform their functions effectively and creditably and within the ambits of their statutory responsibilities.