TINUBU: Nigeria Tertiary Institutions’ Governing Councils Constituted, Chief Bisi Akande, 559 Others Appointed – Details.
Information reached thenewskingdom confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande as the Chairman of the governing council of the University of Ibadan.
In addition, the President also appointed other 559 individuals to the governing councils and boards of Federal Government-owned tertiary institutions.
It should be recalled that Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the review of tertiary institutions boards after the public outcry that greeted lists some weeks back.
The President has reportedly approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
According to the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Nnamdi Mbaeri, in a statement on Friday, noted that the approval was given for the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions across the country.
“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.” The statement affirmed.
Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) was reportedly appointed as the Chairman of the governing council of the University of Lagos, while the council members are Bello Kumo, Prof. Idowu Mark, Niyi Akande, and Bola Njoku.
Also, Isa Yuguda chairs the board of the National Open University with Goddy Etta, Yomi Balogun, Deborah Apah, and Hingah Biem as council members.
Additionally, Siyan Oyeweso was appointed to head the governing council of Obafemi Awolowo University, while Edward Sarki, Joseph Abaagu, Wahaab Owokoniran and Abubakar Kachaalla are members of the council.
The report also revealed that Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa were appointed as the chairpersons of the governing boards for David Umahi University of Medicine in Ebonyi State, Federal University of Transportation in Katsina State, and Federal Polytechnic in Ugep, Cross River State, respectively among others.
