News
Tinubu Announces Fresh Appointments in Key Education Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new round of leadership appointments across several education agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education, affecting the National Examinations Council (NECO), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam in Plateau State, and the National Library of Nigeria.
According to the announcement, Prof Modupe Adeola Adelabu has been appointed as the Chairman of the Governing Board of NECO. Meanwhile, Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi will continue in his role as Registrar of the examination body.
At the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof Babatunde Salako has been named the new Chairman. The current Executive Secretary, Prof Idris M. Bugaje, has also been confirmed for another term in office.
Also Read: BREAKING: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Wale Edun, Names Oyedele Finance Minister
In Plateau State, Engr Dr Bongfa Binfa has been appointed as the new Rector of the Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam. He succeeds the pioneer rector, Dr Mukaila Zakari Ya’u, whose tenure has come to an end. Dr Binfa’s appointment is for a single term of five years.
Similarly, Prof Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has been reappointed as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria for another five-year term. She first assumed office in 2021 and will continue to oversee the institution’s operations.
The newly appointed officials bring diverse academic and professional experience to their roles. Prof Adelabu is a retired professor of educational administration and a former deputy governor of Ekiti State. Prof Salako has extensive experience in research and higher education management, including his work at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research.
Dr Binfa, an engineer with a doctorate degree from Malaysia, has held several senior academic positions in federal polytechnics. Prof Anunobi, on her part, has been involved in key reforms at the National Library, particularly in advancing digital initiatives and improving access to national records.
Follow BONA NAIJA for more
