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.
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