Tinubu appoints VC, Governing Council for newly created University in Ogoni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Governing Council and principal officers for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, in Rivers State.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Professor Don Mon Baridam has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.

Baridam, an accomplished professor of Management with a specialty in Organizational Behaviour, previously taught at the University of Port Harcourt.

Professor Chinedu Mmom, also from the South-South region, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor.

Mmom is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Port Harcourt and previously served as the Commissioner for Education in Rivers State.

The newly constituted Governing Council reflects Nigeria’s diverse geopolitical makeup and includes:

Mr. Emmanuel Onoja (North Central)

Mr. Hamid Adekunle (South West)

Prof. Chima Oji (South East)

Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji Lamda (North West)

In addition, the President named key administrative officers to lead the university’s operations. Dr. Mpigi Monday Douglas (South-South) will serve as Registrar, Zoryii Josco Nwaimanie (North Central) as Bursar, and Dr. Saghanen Ntogo G. B. (South-South) as Librarian.

The Federal University of Environment and Technology was officially established on February 3, 2025, following the signing of its enabling legislation by President Tinubu.

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The institution is expected to welcome its pioneer set of students in September 2025.