Governor Bello Appoints Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu as Vice-Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH)
Prof. Salawu, a distinguished Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, previously served as an active member of the Technical and Implementation Committees that led to the establishment of CUSTECH in 2020.
AKACHI NOEL 
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has appointed Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. This follows the departure of Prof. Salawu Sadiku, the former Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. Salawu, a distinguished Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, previously served as an active member of the Technical and Implementation Committees that led to the establishment of CUSTECH in 2020.
At the unveiling ceremony in Lokoja on Tuesday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Wemi Jones, congratulated Prof. Salawu and expressed optimism about his ability to surpass expectations. Jones highlighted the new Vice-Chancellor's track record of achievements and anticipated that he would elevate the university to unprecedented heights.
Governor Bello's appointment of Prof. Salawu aligns with the ongoing efforts to enhance educational institutions in the state, emphasizing leadership that fosters academic excellence and development. The new Vice-Chancellor's expertise in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering is expected to contribute significantly to the growth and advancement of CUSTECH.
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The Commissioner commended the board's decision-making process and acknowledged the Chancellor, Dr. David Oyedepo, and the Pro-Chancellor, Mrs. Faith Oyedepo, for their leadership in the appointment. The appointment ceremony signals a new chapter for CUSTECH under the guidance of Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu.
As CUSTECH anticipates dynamic leadership, the state remains committed to fostering an environment conducive to academic innovation, research, and excellence in science and technology education.
