The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reiterated the agency’s resolve to ensure that recovered assets from corrupt practices are returned for the benefit of Nigerian citizens. Olukoyede delivered this message on Wednesday while touring the Federal University of Applied Sciences located in Kachia, Southern Kaduna. This university, previously known as Nok University, was officially forfeited to the federal government by court ruling after it was linked to suspicious financial activities. Following a presidential directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the EFCC transferred the institution for public use, transforming it into an educational center. “This is now a property of the people,” Olukoyede affirmed. “There will be no more re-looting of recovered items. The old order has ended.” He attributed the initiative to President Tinubu’s leadership, acknowledging the critical roles played by Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State in making the transition possible. The EFCC Chairman expressed admiration for the university’s existing infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of local community involvement in protecting the facility. “Many universities lack what has been established here. It’s now your responsibility to maintain it for coming generations,” he urged. Olukoyede also disclosed that the school is expected to welcome its first set of students by September 2025. He pledged to revisit the institution once academic activities begin. “This is the true purpose of anti-corruption efforts—restoring stolen wealth to its rightful owners: the Nigerian people,” he declared. Prof. Barnabas Qurix, the Vice Chancellor of the newly rebranded university, hailed the event as a monumental development for the region. Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South in the Senate, also lauded the transformation, describing it as a breakthrough for a region long overlooked in national development plans.
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. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
