By Cajetan Mmuta, Awka
The Federal Government has appointed new members of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Oko Anambra State with Squandron Commander Chima.I. Chima (rtd) as the Chairman.
The latest development following the recent dissolution of the 11th Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
Other members of the new board expected to form the 12th Governing Council for the Polytechnic include Joe Alakiri, Afolabi Joel Olusayo, Alhaji Isa Bakari Yarima and Barrister Aminu Ramalan Zaria.
The move was in accordance with the amended Polytechnic Act 2019. The Polytechnic community, Alumni Association as well as the host Community are expected to submit new list of their elected representatives to complete the required number of members for inauguration slated to hold soon.
The Federal Ministry of Education said the appointment of the new Council members takes immediate effect, and all appointees are expected to resume duties in earnest.
Recall that the Polytechnic had witnessed series of abrupt dissolutions of their Councils by Federal Government due to the incessant disquiet arising from irregular activities of Council members.
The Polytechnic’s Governing Councils were abruptly dissolved in 2019, 2022 and on May 26, 2023.
Hopes are high that the new Council would bring in their wealth of experience in peace-building and development of the polytechnic.
