President Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah Pro-Chancellor Of Federal University Of Applied Sciences

Abuja, Nigeria – 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 appointed key officials 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 the University Librarian.

Federal University of Applied Sciences Governing Council Appointments

In addition to these leadership roles, President Tinubu approved the appointment of Mr. Thomas Etuh (North Central), Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof. Femi Taiwo (South West), and Zarah Bukar (North East) as members of the Governing Council.

Each appointee was chosen based on their outstanding contributions to academia, leadership expertise, and commitment to advancing Nigeria’s education sector.

Strengthening Nigeria’s Higher Education Sector

President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officials to leverage their collective expertise in shaping the institution into a center for academic excellence and innovation. He emphasized that their leadership should align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes quality education and research-driven development.

Furthermore, he tasked them with providing strategic leadership to ensure a strong foundation for the university as it prepares to admit its first batch of students in September 2025.

Transition from Nok University to Federal University of Applied Sciences

The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, formerly known as Nok University, underwent a transition following its acquisition by the federal government. This renaming and restructuring are part of broader efforts to expand access to quality higher education in Nigeria.

For more details on Nigeria’s education reforms, visit the Federal Ministry of Education.