Just In: Tinubu Removes Ganduje's Top Ally as Chairman of BUK Governing Council
- President Tinubu removed Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as BUK Governing Council Chairman, citing the need for him to focus on his FHA Board responsibilities
- Gawuna’s close ties to ex-APC Chairman Ganduje have sparked speculation about the political undertones behind his removal
- Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd.), a respected military strategist, has been appointed as the new chairman of BUK's Governing Council
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, a known political ally of former APC National Chairman Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
Tinubu cites focus on housing role
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In a statement released on Friday, August 1, by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the presidency explained that the decision was taken to allow Dr Gawuna to concentrate fully on his responsibilities as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).
“President Tinubu made the change to enable Dr. Gawuna to focus on his role at the FHA Board,” the statement read.
Gawuna’s removal marks a significant shift in the leadership of one of northern Nigeria’s most prominent universities, Daily Trust reported.
Gawuna’s political ties in the spotlight
Dr Gawuna’s removal has sparked interest due to his close political relationship with Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who is not only the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but also the current chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
BUK: New chairman brings military experience
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President Tinubu has appointed Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd.) as the new Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman of BUK, Leadership reported.
AVM Kaita, a respected military veteran, formerly served as Director of Strategy at the Defence Headquarters and as Chief of Defence Transformation and Innovation. He is widely recognised for his work in training and standardisation within the Nigerian Air Force.
About Bayero University, Kano
The Bayero University Kano is a university situated in Kano, Kano state. It was founded in 1975, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from university college to a university. It is the first university in Kano state, North-western Nigeria.
Bayero University initially was Ahmadu Bello College. The college was named after the Premier of Northern Nigeria, late Ahmadu Bello.
It was founded in January 1960 by the Northern Nigeria ministry of education headed by Isa Kaita, to prepare senior secondary certificate holders for General Certificate of Education (GCE) and A-level in Arabic, Hausa, Islamic History, Islamic studies and English Literature.
Tinubu warns content creators, others
Previously, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong appeal to Nigerian digital content creators, influencers, and young innovators, urging them to act with integrity, responsibility, and patriotism in shaping the country’s future.
The president made the remarks on Friday, August 1, while addressing participants at the Digital Media Summit in Abuja.
Speaking at the event themed Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development, President Tinubu said the digital space has become a powerful force for civic engagement and economic opportunity.
Source: Legit.ng
