President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 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.
The appointment is part of efforts to strengthen the leadership of the newly established institution and align it with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In addition to Bishop Kukah’s appointment, President Tinubu named principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as University Librarian.
The President also approved the appointment of four members to the university’s Governing Council: Mr. Thomas Etuh (North Central), Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof. Femi Taiwo (South West), and Zarah Bukar (North East).
According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, all appointees were carefully selected based on their distinguished careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria.
President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepares to admit its first cohort of students in September 2025. He emphasized the need to position the institution as a hub for academic excellence and research, in line with the administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, was formerly known as Nok University. It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets. The institution is expected to play a key role in promoting applied sciences and technological innovation in Nigeria.
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