President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implemented significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University.
The changes are effective immediately, marking a notable shift in the leadership structure of these institutions.
This was revealed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University.
These changes are effective immediately.
At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.
“Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University. He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Senator Joy Emordi, now pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education.
“To succeed Maikudi, President Tinubu appointed Professor Lar Patricia Manko as Acting Vice Chancellor at the Yakubu Gowon University for a six-month term. She will not be eligible to apply for the substantive Vice Chancellor position when it becomes available.