President Tinubu has appointed new governing councils for several federal universities and tertiary institutions across the country. A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the management and oversight of the institutions. The full list of appointees was released by the State House. The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning. “Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State: Temi Harriman (Chairman), Adeola Adeogun (member), Benedict Aguele (member), Freeman Kasa (member), Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi (member). “Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja: Rabe Mudi Bala (Chairman), Mr. Akinola Fagbemi (member), Rakiatou Bagnou (member), Alwel Egwurugu (member), Femi Osabinu (member). “Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa: Bram Baifa (Chairman), Richard Odigbo (member), Yomi Johnson (member), Fatima Owuna (member), Christy Akpehuan Omoruyi (member). “Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State: Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu (Chairman), Aragbaye Oluwatosin Gbolagunte (member), Talba Bauchi (member), Akaninodo Kehinde Adekunle (member), Chibuike Ikenga (member). “Federal University of Medical Sciences, Katsina State: Habib Mohammed Ibrahim (Chairman), Yau Aisha Abdulkadir (member), Shehu Kaka (member), Ibrahim Umar Abbah (member), Isijola Rasaki (member). “Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State: Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin (Chairman), Peter Tanko Dogara (member), Amina Ibrahim Ndala (member), Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni (member), Olufemi Lawson (member). “National Institute of Nigerian Languages, Aba, Abia State: Victor O. Ukaogo (Chairman), Anjare Samuel (member), David Turuka Ismaila (member), Adimchinaka Onwukwe (member), Princess Ify Ugo Okoye (member). “Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State: Awal Bawa Morike (Chairman), Mohammed Bashir Umar (member), Monday Nanza (member), Mohammed Alhaji Audu (member), Sheriff Abdullahi (member). “Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State: Usman Mohammed Shanawa (Chairman), Kabiru Yahaya (member), Chinenye Love Moses (member), Uyiosasere Ekhosuehi (member), Joshua Oludare Adewale (member). “Nigerian Arabic Language Village, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State: Ahmed Wambai (Chairman), Gazali Hamza Suleiman (member), Imam Alfa Rahaman (member), Isah Kwayami (member), Mohammed Ize Mamman (member). “National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, FCT: Edna Njoku (Chairman), Kovie Andrew Epetutu (member), Oyinkasola Okewoye (member), Ibrahim Musa (member), Sarah Tukura (member).” Also, President Tinubu has appointed new governing councils for several federal colleges of education across the country. Another statement by Ngelale said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the management and oversight of the institutions. It reads: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal colleges of education: “Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Kebbi State: Ismaila Gadaka (Chairman), Abdulhakeem Adegoke (member), Pam Ishaya (member), Abubakar Sadique Fakai (member), Zara Duamlong Usman (member). “Federal College of Education (Technical), Isu, Ebonyi State: Mohammed Sani Takori (Chairman), Dauda Onipede (member), Victor Mela Danzaria (member), Solomon Ayuba (member), Mario Eno Owumi (member). “Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State: Baba Alphonsus Homsuk (Chairman), Kayode Ajiboye (member), Rex Ogbonna (member), Jude Ngaji (member), John Yada Viko (member). “Federal College of Education, Jama’are, Bauchi State: Aisha Yelwa Ibrahim Tahir (Chairman), Dorren Ikedi Udechukwu (member), Brass Yaji (member), Mustapha Shehu (member), Joshua Oludare Adewale (member). “Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State: Abdullahi Adamu (Chairman), Olatunji Akinbiyi (member), Mohammed Adamu Malala (member), Saleh Musa Audu (member), Lami Ehi Oguogho (member). “Federal College of Education (Technical), Benin City, Edo State: Tukur Jikamshi (Chairman), Abdullahi Adamu Loko (member),; Asimiyu Alarape (member), Abubakar Abubakar Bello (member), Christopher Okaeben (member).” Also, the President yesterday appointed new governing councils for the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State. A statement by Ngelale said: “President Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these specialised institutions of learning: “Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State: Kehinde Akinola (Chairman), Shehu Maigari Doguwa (member), Samuel Isichei (member), Faisal Lawal Halidu (member). “Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State: Anthony Manzo (Chairman), Ngozi Okuoma (member), Durungunwa Abdulmalik (member), Biodun Taiwo (member), Florence Toyin Olorunfemi (member). “The President expects members of the governing boards of these institutions to serve with integrity and devotion to the enhancement of their structural, academic, and all-around standards,” the statement said. 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