Gov Ododo appoints Prof Ogbo as new Kogi varsity VC

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has appointed Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo as Vice Chancellor, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.

Similarly, the Governor also approved the appointment of Dr Salihu Sanusi Avidime as the new Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic.

According to a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, the appointment followed the expiration of the Tenure of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Marietu Tenuche.

Until his appointment, Prof. Ogbo was the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, a position he served meritoriously, restoring the lost glory of the Institution with improved academic standards.

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Prof. Ogbo, a Professor of Political Economy and Development, is bringing his wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of his new assignment.

The governor, while appreciating the outgoing Vice Chancellor for her remarkable achievements and service to the State, congratulated the New Vice Chancellor on his appointment, urging him to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor.

Meanwhile, the Governor has approved the appointment of Dr Salihu Sanusi Avidime as the new Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic.

Avidime is an experienced Nigerian scholar in Political Science, holding a B.Sc. (Hons) from Usmanu Dan Fodio University; a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Bayero University Kano; an MSc in Public Finance from the University of Calabar; and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.

The governor congratulated the new polytechnic rector on his appointment and urged him to justify the confidence reposed in him.