Tinubu appoints Kukah as pro-chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah as the pro-chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna state.

Kukah’s appointment was announced on Monday in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy.

Onanuga said the president also appointed principal officers for the university, including Qurix Williams Barnabas, a professor, as the vice-chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Daniel Abubakar as university librarian.

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

“All the appointees were carefully selected based on their distinguished 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.

“President Tinubu urged the newly appointed officers to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth as it prepares to admit its first cohort of students in September 2025.”

The Federal University of Applied Sciences was formerly known as Nok University. It was renamed following the federal government’s takeover of its assets.