
TINUBU APPOINTS KUKAH PRO-CHANCELLOR OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, KACHIA
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
Other principal officers the President appointed for the university, include, Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas (Vice Chancellor), Sanusi Gambo Adamu (Registrar), Ibrahim Dalhat (Bursar) and Prof. Daniel Abubakar (university Librarian).
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, added that President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof Femi Taiwo (South West) and Zarah Bukar (North East). as members of the university’s Governing Council.
According to the statement: “All the appointees were carefully selected based on their distinguished careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu implored them to use their collective expertise to position the university as a hub for academic excellence and research, aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepares to admit its first cohort of students in September 2025.”
The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University. It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.
More Stories
TERRORISM: FINNISH PROSECUTORS SEEK 6-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR SIMON EKPA
Agency report Finnish prosecutors handling the case of pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa are seeking a six-year prison sentence should he...
I LOVE PDP BUT IT’S TIME TO PROGRESSIVELY MOVE — GOV ENO
Agency report Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has once again dropped a subtle hint about his possible defection...
NIGER FLOOD DISASTER: OVER 100 DEAD, 75 BURIED, 100 MISSING
By: Sefiu Ajape The catastrophic flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State has resulted in over 100...
I LOST 17 MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD — VICTIM OF NIGER FLOOD LAMENTS
By: Sefiu Ajape Seventeen members of a single household were among the victims of the devastating flood that struck the...
LOOKMAN PRESENTS CAF AWARD TO TINUBU, SANWO-OLU DURING COURTESY VISIT (PHOTOS)
By: Sefiu Ajape Nigeria’s golden boy and 2024 African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, paid a courtesy visit to...
NAFDAC JUSTIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ONITSHA TRADERS, INSISTS CHARGES LAWFUL
By: Sefiu Ajape The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed allegations of extortion and...