Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah As pro-Chancellor Of Federal University Of Applied Science, Kachia

Tinubu appoints Bishop Kukah as pro-chancellor of Federal University of Applied Science, Kachia. 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.

Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.

The president also appointed Qurix Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Daniel Abubakar as university librarian.

Mr Tinubu also approved the appointment of Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Fabian Nwaora (South East), Femi Taiwo (South West) and Zarah Bukar (North East). as members of the university’s Governing Council.

“All the appointees were carefully selected based on their careers, leadership experience, and dedication to advancing education in Nigeria.

“President Tinubu implored them to use their collective expertise to position the university as a hub for academic excellence and research, aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” said the statement.

Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah

Mr Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepared to admit its first set of students in September.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University.

It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.

Strike: NASU Gives WAEC 7-Day Ultimatum

Strike: NASU gives WAEC 7-day ultimatum. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) management to address a four-point demand related to workers’ welfare and alleged victimization of labor leaders.

NASU Gives WAEC 7-Day

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices across the country would be shut down from Monday, March 24, if the demands are not met.

Sowore Accompanies Corps Member To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy

Sowore accompanies corps member to NYSC office over viral video controversy. Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has shown support for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, following backlash over her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a video shared on X on Monday, Sowore stated that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would accompany her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office along with a team of lawyers.

“The journey with Corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye has begun in Lagos. She is scheduled to appear before the LGI today, and we are accompanying her with attorneys,” Sowore captioned the video.

Uguamaye recently went viral after posting a TikTok video lamenting the country’s worsening economic conditions and openly criticizing Tinubu’s leadership.

Sowore Accompanies Corps Member

She later alleged receiving threats over her comments, sparking widespread debate on free speech and political dissent in Nigeria.

She also shared a screenshot of an NYSC invitation summoning her to appear before the LGI office at Eti Osa 3 on Monday at 10:00 a.m.

Sowore’s involvement has further spotlighted the issue, raising concerns about potential consequences she might face from the NYSC or other authorities.

As of now, the NYSC has not released an official statement on the matter.