Tinubu shakes up Bayero University with new Chairman appointment
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A retired Nigerian Air Force officer, AVM Kaita previously served as Director of Strategy at the Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Transformation and Innovation.
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd.) as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano, effective August 1, 2025.
AVM Kaita succeeds Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, who will now focus on his role as chairman of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).
The appointment allows Dr. Gawuna to dedicate his efforts to the FHA’s mandate.
A retired Nigerian Air Force officer, AVM Kaita previously served as Director of Strategy at the Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Transformation and Innovation.
He is recognized for his significant contributions to training and standardization within the Air Force.
The presidency announced the appointment through Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
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