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.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also approved the appointment of key university officials, including:
- Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas – Vice-Chancellor
- Sanusi Gambo Adamu – Registrar
- Ibrahim Dalhat – Bursar
- Prof. Daniel Abubakar – University Librarian
Additionally, members of the university’s Governing Council include:
- Thomas Etuh (North Central)
- Chief Fabian Nwaora (South-East)
- Prof. Femi Taiwo (South-West)
- Zarah Bukar (North-East)
The appointments were based on the individuals’ distinguished careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria. President Tinubu urged the appointees to provide visionary leadership and establish the institution as a center for academic excellence and research, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
As the university prepares to admit its first students in September 2025, Tinubu emphasized the need for a strong foundation to ensure its success.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences was recently established by the Federal Government to enhance specialized education in applied sciences.
