President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of several prominent individuals to chair the governing councils of various Federal universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education across Nigeria.
The new list, which was released by the Federal Government on Friday, includes notable figures such as former Osun Governor Chief Bisi Akande, who will serve as the chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State.
The reviewed list was issued by Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the governing councils and boards of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education for the effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions across the country,” the statement said.
The new appointment followed a directive from President Tinubu to review and reconstitute the earlier list of council members, which had been criticized by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders for alleged lopsidedness.
Among the appointees are Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wole Olanipekun, who will chair the council of Lagos University (UNILAG); and former Governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, appointed to lead the governing council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Also, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yayale Ahmed, will chair the council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU).
Former senator Joy Emordi has been appointed to chair the council of the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri, Imo State.
The list comprises five names each for 51 universities, 35 polytechnics, and 22 colleges of education.
The appointments aim to ensure effective management of Nigerian tertiary institutions and reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the governance of these educational institutions across the country.
The appointments come at a critical time when the education sector is undergoing significant reforms to address various challenges facing the system.
The newly appointed members of the Governing Councils and Boards are expected to bring their expertise and experience to bear in steering the affairs of these institutions towards achieving their educational mandates.
