President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for UNIABUJA, UNN, NAU 

This disclosure was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.

Naijaonpoint reported the removal of the previous governing council of UNIABUJA earlier in February 2025 and the removal of the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, over eligibility concerns.

“President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members for the governing councils of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). 

“In February, President Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of UNIABUJA and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility,” the source read in part.

The newly appointed council members are expected to play key roles in improving the governance and academic progress of these institutions. Their work aligns with President Tinubu’s broader vision to reform higher education and promote excellence in Nigeria’s universities.

The full list of new appointees is as follows:

University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU) 

Following the removal of the previous governing council, President Tinubu appointed new members to the federal university councils to address leadership challenges and improve governance. This initiative aims to restore accountability and strengthen institutional management.

This move is aimed at targeting stability and quality improvement in education governance in the country.