President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), marking a key step in his administration’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system.
Prof. Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, is a distinguished academic and expert in veterinary reproduction.
He previously served as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, and Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State.
His wealth of experience in academic leadership is expected to drive reforms in the nation’s university system.
Announcing the appointment yesterday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu highlighted his confidence in Prof. Ribadu’s ability to bring transformative changes to the NUC.
“With his proven track record, Prof. Ribadu will provide the leadership needed to fulfill Nigerians’ expectations for quality and innovative higher education,” the President stated.
The appointment of Prof. Ribadu leads a series of other key announcements by the President.
Prof. Salisu Shehu was named the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
Prof. Shehu, an expert in educational and human psychology, was instrumental in establishing the School of Continuing Education at Bayero University, Kano, and previously served as Vice-Chancellor of Al-Istiqamah University, Kano.
For the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD), Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi Tsauri was appointed National Coordinator.
Tsauri, a seasoned administrator with expertise in international affairs and governance, holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University.
The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the executive secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI).
She was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari and is said to be one of the driving forces of the changes in the solid mineral sector.
The earlier announcement about the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the SMDF/PAGMI, has been cancelled as there is no vacancy in the agency.
(The Nation)
