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Nigerian British Varsity appoints Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi pioneer VC

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2 years ago

February 24, 2023

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The Nigerian British University has appointed Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi as its Pioneer ViceChancellor.
The appointment which is for a period of 5 years is to commence on the 3rd of April, 2023.

A letter dated 16th February and signed by Dr. Chukwuemeka Umeoji the ProChancellorand Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Governing Council of the Nigerian British University welcomed the new Vice-Chancellor to University’s Management Team.The Nigerian British University which is a world – class private conventional University that is poised to develop global competitiveness by employing technological innovation to ensure practical and relevant academic experiences.It is located at Kilometre 10 Port Harcourt – Enugu Expressway and was officially commissioned on Friday the 17th of February 2023 by His Excellency Dr.Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, the Executive Governor of Abia State.Prof Fawehinmi is a Professor of Clinical Anatomy qand Biomedical Anthropology atthe University of Port Harcourt. He is well rooted in the finest academic traditions and has awealth of experience in Institutional Administration having been Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) between 2016 and 2020.He has served in several Statutory and Ad–hoc Committees and Boards, attributes which have equipped him with the requisite skills to provide leadership to a well-informed, articulate and growing academic community. He has been an active member of his National and International Professional Associations where he served as Secretary-General and Member of National Executive Council of the Nigerian Medical Association Rivers State from 1999 to 2000, Editor–in–Chief of the Journal of Anatomical Sciences and President of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria(2014-2016).He has received many Academic and Community Service Awards and Prizes and is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland and theAcademy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria.Prof Fawehinmi has over 80 articles in reputable peer reviewed mostly indexed journals, to his credit and has participated and served as Resource Person in 64 Conferences, Workshops andTraining Programmes in Africa, Europe, the Middle-East and North America. He has attractedsome National and International Competitive Grants as Principal Investigator and has beeninvolved in the conceptualization and delivery of several MoUs and partnerships between Townand Gown locally and internationally. He has been External Examiner and Assessor to the Professoriate to almost all the first and second generation Universities in the 6 geopoliticalzones of Nigeria, including the University of Exeter United Kingdom and has led VisitationPanels of the National Universities Commission and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to several medical schools. He was recently cited in the 2021 Africa Scientist Rankings by the Alper – Doger Scientific Index. He is married to Hadeezat Omotayo Fawehinmi and they have 5 children

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Senate endorses Omolola Oloworaran as PENCOM Director-General

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22 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Omolola Oloworaran

The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff

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1 week ago

November 15, 2024

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Hon. Gani Audu

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.

The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”

Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).

Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.

This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.

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President Tinubu Congratulates Donald Trump on Re-election as U.S. President

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2 weeks ago

November 6, 2024

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Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.

Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.

President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.

Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.

Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.