President Bola Tinubu has appointed new leadership across several federal education institutions. Prof. Modupe Adeola Adelabu is the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Examination Council (NECO), while Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi retains his role as Registrar. Dr. Bongfa Binfa has been appointed Rector of Federal Polytechnic, N'yak-Shendam, Plateau State, succeeding Dr. Mukaila Zakari Ya'u, whose tenure ended March 16, 2026. Binfa's appointment follows a public recruitment process launched in September 2025 and is for a single five-year term. Prof. Babatunde Salako is the new Chairman of the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), and Prof. Idris M Bugaje was reappointed Executive Secretary of NBTE for a second and final five-year term beginning April 10, 2026. Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi's tenure as Director/Chief Executive of the National Library of Nigeria has been renewed.
Students and staff at Federal Polytechnic, N'yak-Shendam, will now engage with a new academic leadership under Dr. Bongfa Binfa, whose background is in mechanical engineering and institutional administration. Affected students should verify any academic or administrative changes by checking official circulars from the polytechnic's management.
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