Joel Ajayi
Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (rtd), and former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chidi Nwogu, are among the newly inaugurated members of governing councils and boards of universities and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education.
The inauguration ceremony, presided over by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, took place at the Podium Conference Hall of the Ministry in Abuja. The event attracted top dignitaries, government functionaries, stakeholders in the education sector, as well as friends and family members of the appointees.
Speaking with the press shortly after the event, Hon. Chidi Nwogu—recently appointed to the Governing Council of the African Aviation and Aerospace University—emphasized the urgent need for purposeful reengineering in the aviation sector. A seasoned aviation expert and former federal lawmaker, Nwogu expressed commitment to contributing his expertise towards the growth and transformation of the university and the sector at large.
The inauguration marks a renewed effort by the Federal Government to strengthen leadership and governance in key educational institutions across the country.
