President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finalized the leadership structure for the newly established Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, announcing the appointment of its Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers.
Senator Binta Masi Garba, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, business, and administration, has been named Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. Her extensive political career includes representing the Adamawa North Senatorial District and serving multiple terms in the House of Representatives.
According to a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the Governing Council will also include Prof. Joseph Olurotimi Sanya, Mr. Efe Emefienin Emmanuel, Dr. Joyce Ogunyemi, and Alhaji Dahiru Abdullahi Ruma.
The university’s Principal Officers are Prof. James Olugbenga Aribisala, appointed as Vice-Chancellor; Mr. Oluwole Olalere Dada, as Registrar; Mrs. Adeniyi Rachael Ajayi, as Bursar; and Prof. Isaac Oluwadare Busayo, as Librarian.
President Tinubu acknowledged the vital role played by Senate Leader Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele in advocating for the establishment of the university in Iyin Ekiti. He expressed confidence in the appointees’ ability to leverage their experience and dedication to guide the university toward achieving excellence in academics, research, and development. The institution is scheduled to welcome its inaugural student body in September 2025.
In a related development, President Tinubu has also appointed Prof. Muhammed Salihu Audu as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State. Prof. Audu, a distinguished academic and administrator with a wealth of experience in Nigeria’s higher education system, succeeds Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami. Prof. Audu, a Mathematics professor at the University of Jos, previously served as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he spearheaded significant academic and infrastructural improvements.
