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.

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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.

School Headmaster Arrested For Alleged S3xual Assault Of Pupil In Ogun

School headmaster arrested for alleged s3xual assault of pupil in Ogun. The Ogun State Government has confirmed the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, a private school headmaster in Eyin Ogbe, Igode, near Ogijo, for allegedly assaulting a female pupil.

Afelaja was apprehended following a report from a concerned citizen who alerted the state authorities about the incident.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday, assuring the public that the victim is receiving medical care and psychological support.

“Our rescue team intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu, after reports of a school headmaster assaulting a young female pupil. The suspect is currently in police custody, and we are closely monitoring the well-being of the rescued child and her mother,” Adeleye stated.

She emphasized the government’s commitment to justice for survivors of abuse, pledging to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure swift legal action against offenders.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of maltreatment.

The administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun maintains a zero-tolerance policy for gender-based violence and child abuse,” she added. Boy Rescued from Abusive Father in Ado-Odo/Ota

In a related development, the ministry also rescued a four-year-old boy in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, after he was reportedly assaulted by his father.

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The child is now under the protective custody of the Ministry, receiving medical care and emotional support.

“The alleged perpetrator is in police custody, and legal proceedings are underway to ensure justice is served. The child is stable and responding well to treatment,” Adeleye confirmed.

She called on the public to support efforts in eliminating gender-based violence and child abuse in the state.