Tinubu Appoints Leaders to Governing Councils of Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges
The establishment of these governing councils is intended to improve governance and management within Nigeria's federal tertiary institutions, addressing issues such as financial mismanagement
Binye-lum 
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, Chief Bisi Akande, Aminu Suleiman, and 557 others to the governing councils of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This announcement was made on Friday by Nnamdi Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The appointments aim to ensure the effective management of Nigeria's tertiary institutions. The revised list includes 51 federal universities, 24 federal colleges of education, and 37 federal polytechnics, with each council comprising five members.
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Notable appointments include:
- Nasir Yusuf Gawunaas Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University Kano. Other members are Abubakar Dauda, Dr. Nora Oluchi Alo, Hon. Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro, and Musa Abbas.
- Chief Bisi Akande as Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI). Other members are Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, Hon. Nelson Alapa, Ifeoma Nwankwo, and Prof. Emmanuel Babatope Alo.
- Abubakar Sadiq Usman as Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Plateau State. Other members are Dominic Alanchia Fipam, Dr. Yakubu Maccido Ahmed, Adekunle Olatunde Adebanjo, and Hon. Innocent Tirsel.
- Rt. Hon. Dr. Shehu Koko as Chairman of the Governing Council of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi. Other members are Musa Bakare, Barrister Ahmed El-Marzuk, Barrister Yomi Siwohiku, and Salisu Kanya.
- Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu as Chairman of the Governing Council of David Umahi University of Medicine in Ebonyi State.
- Aminu Suleiman as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Tech), Keana, Nasarawa State. Other members are Celestine Elechi, Barrister Usman Ibrahim Galle, Hon. Coker Anjorin, and Hadi Okashatu.
The establishment of these governing councils is intended to improve governance and management within Nigeria's federal tertiary institutions, addressing issues such as financial mismanagement and administrative inefficiencies, and enhancing the overall quality of education.
