FUTMINNA Appoints Ozovehe As Substantive Bursar

Mall. Suleiman Shafi'u Ozovehe of the Internal Audit Department, Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA), has been appointed the substantive Bursar of the University for a single term of five years, effective Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

His appointment was approved by the University's Governing Council at its 167th (Special) Meeting held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Academic Publishing Centre, Main Campus.

In a letter signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mallam Danladi Mallam, the University formally conveyed his appointment.

Presenting the letter to the new Bursar, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, congratulated him on his well-deserved appointment and prayed for God's guidance as he assumes the responsibilities of the office.

He urged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in repositioning the Bursary Department for greater efficiency and improved service delivery.

Born on April 24, 1982, in Okene, Kogi State, Mallam Ozovehe joined the services of the University in October 2008 as Auditor II in the Internal Audit Department. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Deputy Director in October 2024.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (Second Class Upper Division) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, obtained in 2004, and a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, obtained in 2026.

He is also a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).