President
Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the composition and appointments of the
Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of Federal Government-owned
Universities. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, some of the prominent Nigerians that made
the list of the appointees include the Managing Director,
Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the composition and appointments of the
Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of Federal Government-owned
Universities. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, some of the prominent Nigerians that made
the list of the appointees include the Managing Director,
The
Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima, former Inspector General of Police, Mike
Okiro, the Publisher of Champion Newspapers, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former
Speakers of House of Representatives, Salisu Buhari and Ghali Na’Abba, former
Bauchi governor, Adamu Muazu, former works minister, Adeseye Ogunlewe, that of
sports, Taofeek Adedoja, PDP chieftains, John Nwodo, Rufai Alkali and Tunde
Akogun among others. The board as constituted are: Mohammed Dewu as Chairman,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Members include, former Inspector General of
Police, Mike Okiro, the Managing Director, Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima,
Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima, former Inspector General of Police, Mike
Okiro, the Publisher of Champion Newspapers, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former
Speakers of House of Representatives, Salisu Buhari and Ghali Na’Abba, former
Bauchi governor, Adamu Muazu, former works minister, Adeseye Ogunlewe, that of
sports, Taofeek Adedoja, PDP chieftains, John Nwodo, Rufai Alkali and Tunde
Akogun among others. The board as constituted are: Mohammed Dewu as Chairman,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Members include, former Inspector General of
Police, Mike Okiro, the Managing Director, Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima,
Mrs.
Moremi Soyinka-Onijala and Suleiman Lawal Kauru. Yahaya Mahmood, is Chairman,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University, Bauchi. Members include Hajia Hauwa Bukar,
Alhaji Isa Tafida Mafindi, Chief Mark Odua, and Dr. (Mrs) Chinweokwu
Anyamene-Okeke. For Bayero University, Kano, former governor of Bauchi State
Adamu Muazu is Chairman. Members Hon. Fatima Rasaki, Prof (Mrs) Josephine
Okpoko, Dr.Yakubu Kwari and Alh.(Dr) Ahmad Abubakar. Former Minister of Works,
Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe is the Chairman of Federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta. Members include Chief Kayode Akindele, former Speaker of House of
Representatives, Hon. Ghali Na’abba,
Moremi Soyinka-Onijala and Suleiman Lawal Kauru. Yahaya Mahmood, is Chairman,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University, Bauchi. Members include Hajia Hauwa Bukar,
Alhaji Isa Tafida Mafindi, Chief Mark Odua, and Dr. (Mrs) Chinweokwu
Anyamene-Okeke. For Bayero University, Kano, former governor of Bauchi State
Adamu Muazu is Chairman. Members Hon. Fatima Rasaki, Prof (Mrs) Josephine
Okpoko, Dr.Yakubu Kwari and Alh.(Dr) Ahmad Abubakar. Former Minister of Works,
Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe is the Chairman of Federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta. Members include Chief Kayode Akindele, former Speaker of House of
Representatives, Hon. Ghali Na’abba,
Prof.
Femi Otubanjo and Abba Dasuki The Chairman of Federal University of Agric,
Makurdi, is Chief Chike Cletus Udenze while members include, Pivlumon Aminde,
Princess Ethel Eweka, Rear Admiral Peter Ebeleme (retd), and Abdul-Mujib
Adetokunbo Mumuni. The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Akure
is Alhaji Yarima Abdullahi. Members are Chief Joel Madaki, Lukman Erogbogbo,
Hon. Jelani Mohammed Yauri, and Benjamin Chijioke Nnaji. Former National
Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Ahmed Rufai
Alkali, is Chairman, Federal University of Technology,
Femi Otubanjo and Abba Dasuki The Chairman of Federal University of Agric,
Makurdi, is Chief Chike Cletus Udenze while members include, Pivlumon Aminde,
Princess Ethel Eweka, Rear Admiral Peter Ebeleme (retd), and Abdul-Mujib
Adetokunbo Mumuni. The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Akure
is Alhaji Yarima Abdullahi. Members are Chief Joel Madaki, Lukman Erogbogbo,
Hon. Jelani Mohammed Yauri, and Benjamin Chijioke Nnaji. Former National
Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Ahmed Rufai
Alkali, is Chairman, Federal University of Technology,
Minna.
Members are Dr. Godfrey Imoagene, Ahmed Tahir, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Umar,
and former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja The Chairman of Federal
University of Technology, Owerri, is Dr. Emmanuel M. I. Enemuo. Members are
Pastor Godwin Akpovie, Bright Nebedun, Gen. T. Hananiya, and Amb. C.C.Agubuzo.
The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, is Sanusi Munguno.
Members are Dr. Adewunmi Williams, Dr.Kaleel Ibrahim Ahamad, Senator Abubakar
Danso Sodangi, (former chairman committee on FCT in the Senate) and Princess
Taibat Adeyemi-Agaba. The Chairman of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is AVM
Larry Koiyan (retd). Members include former PDP Chairman, John Nwodo, Chief
(Barr) J. M. Aseh, Buhari Bala and Senator Fidelis Okoro.
Members are Dr. Godfrey Imoagene, Ahmed Tahir, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Umar,
and former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja The Chairman of Federal
University of Technology, Owerri, is Dr. Emmanuel M. I. Enemuo. Members are
Pastor Godwin Akpovie, Bright Nebedun, Gen. T. Hananiya, and Amb. C.C.Agubuzo.
The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, is Sanusi Munguno.
Members are Dr. Adewunmi Williams, Dr.Kaleel Ibrahim Ahamad, Senator Abubakar
Danso Sodangi, (former chairman committee on FCT in the Senate) and Princess
Taibat Adeyemi-Agaba. The Chairman of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is AVM
Larry Koiyan (retd). Members include former PDP Chairman, John Nwodo, Chief
(Barr) J. M. Aseh, Buhari Bala and Senator Fidelis Okoro.
The
Chairman of the University of Abuja, Abuja is Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. Members
include Alhaji Mahe Dange, Prof O. Adegbulube, Aisha S. Mamuda, and Professor
Ediga Agbo. The Chairman of University of Calabar, Calabar is Chief Emmanuel
Iwuanyanwu, while members are Dr. Phillips Salawu, Sulieman Nakowa, Bassey Ebir
Asuquo and Otunba Mohammed Iluoeju. The Chairman University of Ibadan, Ibadan
is Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (retd). Members are Amb. Lawrence Ekpebu, Sen. Jubril
El-Mas’ud Doguwa, Barr. Samuel Iheoma Nwatu, and Dr. Anthony Uche Mba The Chairman
of University of Jos, Jos is Chief Don Etiebet. Members are Hon. Tunde Akogun
(former House leader), Anthony Sani, Alh. Adamu Jamfala, and Mrs. Uju Uzoka.
The Chairman of University of Maiduguri is Kashim Imam, former governorship
candidate Borno State. Members are Engr. Paul Attah, Princess Gloria Frazer,
Adamu A. Waziri (former commerce minister) and Chief Innocent Okparadike The
Chairman of University of Port Harcourt,
Chairman of the University of Abuja, Abuja is Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. Members
include Alhaji Mahe Dange, Prof O. Adegbulube, Aisha S. Mamuda, and Professor
Ediga Agbo. The Chairman of University of Calabar, Calabar is Chief Emmanuel
Iwuanyanwu, while members are Dr. Phillips Salawu, Sulieman Nakowa, Bassey Ebir
Asuquo and Otunba Mohammed Iluoeju. The Chairman University of Ibadan, Ibadan
is Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (retd). Members are Amb. Lawrence Ekpebu, Sen. Jubril
El-Mas’ud Doguwa, Barr. Samuel Iheoma Nwatu, and Dr. Anthony Uche Mba The Chairman
of University of Jos, Jos is Chief Don Etiebet. Members are Hon. Tunde Akogun
(former House leader), Anthony Sani, Alh. Adamu Jamfala, and Mrs. Uju Uzoka.
The Chairman of University of Maiduguri is Kashim Imam, former governorship
candidate Borno State. Members are Engr. Paul Attah, Princess Gloria Frazer,
Adamu A. Waziri (former commerce minister) and Chief Innocent Okparadike The
Chairman of University of Port Harcourt,
Mr.
Gesi Asamowei, members Mrs. Joyce Bozimo, Mohammed Iyimoga, Dr. Nelson Olaniyi
and Mr. Okey Ajunwa. The Chairman of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto is HRH
George Oshiaphaghor, members include Hon. Patience Onah Ogodo, Alhaji Yusuf
Yabo, Kashim Muktar Mahmud and Alh. Bello Abdullahi Sokoto. The Chairman of the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka is Prof. Emeka Enejere. Members are Hon. Salisu
Buhari (former Speaker of House of Representative), Chador Labar, Barr. Harison
Onwu and Chief Akin Taiwo. The Chairman of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Prof.
Chukwuma Okonjo. Members are Prince Felix Akande, Dr. Abdulrasheed Salam, Dr.
S. Ogbere, and Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun. The Chairman of University of Uyo,
Akwa-Ibom State, Prof. Kimse Okoko, while members are Gen (Dr) John W. Gbor,
Alh. Aliyu Kaulaha, Isiah Adegbemiga Abiola and Rev. (Mrs.) Grace Ekanem.
Gesi Asamowei, members Mrs. Joyce Bozimo, Mohammed Iyimoga, Dr. Nelson Olaniyi
and Mr. Okey Ajunwa. The Chairman of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto is HRH
George Oshiaphaghor, members include Hon. Patience Onah Ogodo, Alhaji Yusuf
Yabo, Kashim Muktar Mahmud and Alh. Bello Abdullahi Sokoto. The Chairman of the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka is Prof. Emeka Enejere. Members are Hon. Salisu
Buhari (former Speaker of House of Representative), Chador Labar, Barr. Harison
Onwu and Chief Akin Taiwo. The Chairman of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Prof.
Chukwuma Okonjo. Members are Prince Felix Akande, Dr. Abdulrasheed Salam, Dr.
S. Ogbere, and Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun. The Chairman of University of Uyo,
Akwa-Ibom State, Prof. Kimse Okoko, while members are Gen (Dr) John W. Gbor,
Alh. Aliyu Kaulaha, Isiah Adegbemiga Abiola and Rev. (Mrs.) Grace Ekanem.
The
Chairman of the Fed University of Petroleum Res, Effurun is Sen. Barigha
Amange. Members are, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Iheduru, Adamu Yusuf Dari, Sen. Victor
Kassim Isa-Oyofo, and Dr. Anthony U.Eze. Anyim said each University Governing
Council shall also include the Vice-Chancellor; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; and
one person from the Federal Ministry of Education. Others include four persons
appointed by the Senate from among its members; two persons appointed by the
Congregation from among its members; and one person appointed by Convocation
from among its members. The dates for the formal inauguration of the above
Boards will be announced in due course by the Honourable Minister of Education.
Chairman of the Fed University of Petroleum Res, Effurun is Sen. Barigha
Amange. Members are, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Iheduru, Adamu Yusuf Dari, Sen. Victor
Kassim Isa-Oyofo, and Dr. Anthony U.Eze. Anyim said each University Governing
Council shall also include the Vice-Chancellor; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; and
one person from the Federal Ministry of Education. Others include four persons
appointed by the Senate from among its members; two persons appointed by the
Congregation from among its members; and one person appointed by Convocation
from among its members. The dates for the formal inauguration of the above
Boards will be announced in due course by the Honourable Minister of Education.
Source: Sun