Governing Council Appoints Jasper Anunike as Substantive Bursar of Federal Polytechnic Oko

The 12th Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Oko, led by Senator Engr. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, has officially appointed Mr. Jasper Ugochukwu Anunike as the institution's substantive Bursar.

The appointment was formalized during a Council meeting on February 12, 2026, where Senator Gemade presented the appointment letter to Mr. Anunike. The Council Chairman noted that the selection was the result of a "transparent and credible interview process" conducted in strict adherence to the Polytechnic Act and guidelines set by the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Prior to this elevation, Mr. Anunike served as the Chief Accountant in charge of the Disbursement Unit within the Polytechnic’s Bursary Division. In that role, he was instrumental in aligning the institution’s finances with:

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Treasury Single Account (TSA) protocols

IPPIS and TETFund regulatory frameworks

Mr. Anunike is described as a seasoned administrator with over two decades of experience in public sector accounting, audit compliance, and revenue administration. His professional credentials include:

Academic Background: Master of Science (M.Sc) in Accountancy.

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants.

The University management expresses high confidence that Mr. Anunike’s professional pedigree will reinforce the institution’s fiscal discipline and strategic financial sustainability. His appointment is expected to usher in a renewed era of transparency and accountability in the Polytechnic’s financial operations.