President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of 555 individuals to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards across 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
The list, which was put forward by the Ministry of Education, has been approved by President Tinubu. Each institution will have a chairperson and four members on its Governing Board.
The inauguration and retreat for these Governing Councils are scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, 2024, at the National Universities Commission in Abuja.
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The Presidency confirmed that the list originated from the Ministry of Education, emphasizing that the Ministry is responsible for nominations and the President’s approval.
These appointments come in the midst of concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the delay in appointing Governing Councils, which could potentially impact the academic calendar and the higher education sector in Nigeria.
Among those appointed are notable figures such as Chief Bisi Akande, Wole Olanipekun, Isa Yuguda, Yayale Ahmed, and Joy Emordi, who will serve as chairpersons of the governing councils of the University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, National Open University of Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, respectively.
Other notable appointees include Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa, who will serve as chairpersons of the governing boards of David Umahi University of Medicine, Ebonyi State, Federal University of Transportation, Katsina State, and Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, Cross River State, respectively.
The appointment of governing council members is a significant development in the education sector, as it comes at a time when the sector is facing numerous challenges, including funding, infrastructure, and staffing issues.
The new governing councils are expected to play a crucial role in addressing these challenges and improving the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
The Ministry of Education has congratulated the appointees and expressed its confidence in their ability to contribute to the growth and development of the education sector.
The full list of appointees has been published on the Ministry’s website and is available for public scrutiny.
The development is seen as a positive step towards revitalizing the education sector in Nigeria, and stakeholders have expressed optimism that the new governing councils will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
