Tinubu approves the reconstitution of governing boards for tertiary institutions.

By The Southern Post

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President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the reconstitution of Governing Councils and Boards of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Nnamdi Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The decision aims to ensure the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions nationwide.

In the statement, it was highlighted that a total of 255 individuals have been appointed to serve on the governing councils and boards of federal government-owned tertiary institutions. Among the appointments, Chief Bisi Akande will serve as the Chairman of the governing council at the University of Ibadan, with board members including Alexander Ajipe, Nelson Alapa, Ifeoma Nwankwo, and Prof. Emmanuel Alo. 

Additionally, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has been appointed as Chairman of the governing council at the University of Lagos, with council members including Bello Kumo, Prof. Idowu Mark, Niyi Akande, and Bola Njoku.

Isa Yuguda will chair the board of the National Open University, accompanied by council members Goddy Etta, Yomi Balogun, Deborah Apah, and Hingah Biem. Siyan Oyeweso will head the governing council of Obafemi Awolowo University, with council members including Edward Sarki, Joseph Abaagu, Wahaab Owokoniran, and Abubakar Kachaalla.

Moreover, Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa have been appointed as 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 other appointments.