Tinubu appoints governing council for newly established university
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a governing council and principal officers for the Federal University of Environment and Technology located in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State.
Recall that Tinubu in February 2025 signed a bill into law for the creation of Ogoni university.
The university is expected to begin admitting students in September 2025.
The appointments were announced on via through a statement from the presidency.
Prof. Don Mon Baridam, who previously lectured at the University of Port Harcourt, will serve as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.
Another academic from the same university, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, who is also a former Rivers State Commissioner for Education, was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor.
Other members of the council include Emmanuel Onoja from the North Central, Hamid Adekunle from the South-West, Prof. Chima Oji from the South-East, and Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji Lamda from the North-West.
Additional principal officers were also named. Dr. Mpigi Monday Douglas, from the South-South, will be the Registrar.
The Bursar is Zoryii Josco Nwaimanie from the North Central, while Dr. Saghanen Ntogo G. B., also from the South-South, will serve as the Librarian.
