President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed fresh members to the governing councils of the University of Abuja, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU).
A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday said this follows the February dissolution of the University of Abuja’s Governing Council and the removal of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, amid questions regarding her eligibility.
The newly appointed governing council members for the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) include:
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Professor Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan (South South)
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Dr. Adedeji Adefuye (South West)
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Professor Sarki Abba Abdulkadir (North West)
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Professor Aminu Mohammed Dukku (North East)
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Similarly, President Tinubu filled vacancies in the governing councils of UNN and NAU.
For the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the new appointees are:
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Rt. Hon. Barrister Ogbonna Eugene Odo (South East)
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Muhammad Inuwa Tahir, mni (North West)
At Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), the newly appointed council members include:
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Dr. Nkem Okeke (South East)
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Ofoke Chukwuma Charles Ugbala (South East)
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Dame Amina Patrick Yakowa (North West)
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Nojeeb Oriola Agunbiade (South West)
These appointments mark a significant step in strengthening governance and oversight within these key federal institutions.
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