President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the Governing Councils of three major federal universities: the University of Abuja, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU).

This follows recent developments, including the dissolution of the University of Abuja’s Governing Council and the dismissal of its Vice-Chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, in February amid controversy surrounding her appointment and eligibility.

University of Abuja

The newly constituted Governing Council of the University of Abuja includes:

  • Prof. Rosemary Iriowen Egonmwan – South South
  • Dr. Adedeji Adefuye – South West
  • Prof. Sarki Abba Abdulkadir – North West
  • Prof. Aminu Mohammed Dukku – North East

The appointments are seen as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to restore order and credibility to the university’s leadership and administration.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

For the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, President Tinubu appointed:

  • Rt. Hon. Barr. Ogbonna Eugene Odo – South East
  • Muhammad Inuwa Tahir, mni – North West

These appointments bring new regional and professional diversity to the university’s governing structure.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU)

At Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the newly appointed council members are:

  • Dr. Nkem Okeke – South East
  • Ofoke Chukwuma Charles Ugbala – South East
  • Dame Amina Patrick Yakowa – North West
  • Nojeeb Oriola Agunbiade – South West

The appointments reflect the administration’s continued commitment to strengthening higher education governance through balanced regional representation and expertise.

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