President Bola Tinubu has appointed the pro-chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, in Rivers.

‎This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday in Abuja.

‎According to the statement, PDon Mon Baridam (South-South), is the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of council, while Chinedu Mmom, also from the South-South, will serve as the vice-chancellor.

‎Mr ‎Baridam, a professor of management with specialisation in Organisational Behaviour, had previously taught at the University of Port Harcourt.

‎Mr ‎Mmom is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Port Harcourt, he is a former commissioner for education in Rivers.

The governing council comprises a diverse team, with members from different regions of the country.

‎They are Emmanuel Onoja (North Central); Hamid Adekunle (South West),  Chima Oji (South-East); and Abdullahi Lamda (North West).

‎Mpigi Douglas (South-South) will be the registrar, Zoryii Nwaimanie (North-Central) will take on the role of bursar, and Saghanen Ntogo from the South-South will be the Librarian.

Mr Onanuga said Mr Tinubu appointed a team of professionals to play key roles at the university.

‎The new university will admit its first cohort of students in September.

‎Mr Tinubu signed the bill establishing the university into law on February. 3. 

(NAN)