President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
Alongside Bishop Kukah, the President also approved the appointment of key principal officers for the newly established university. Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas will serve as the Vice-Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as the Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as the Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as the University Librarian.
Additionally, President Tinubu appointed members of the university’s Governing Council, including Mr. Thomas Etuh (North Central), Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof. Femi Taiwo (South West), and Zarah Bukar (North East).
The appointments were made based on the individuals’ distinguished careers, leadership experience, and commitment to advancing education in Nigeria. The President urged them to provide visionary leadership and lay a strong foundation for the university, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences, formerly known as Nok University, was recently acquired by the federal government. The institution is expected to admit its first set of students in September 2025, with a focus on academic excellence and research-driven education.
EduTimes Africa, a product of Education Times Africa, is a magazine publication that aims to lend its support to close the yawning gap in Africa's educational development.