Gov. Ododo Appoints Prof. Ogbo as VC PAAU, Avidime As New Kogi Poly Rector

By Emmanuel Oluwakorede, Lokoja

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the appointment Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo as Vice Chancellor, Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba.

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, Professor 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.

Professor 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.

The Governor has also approved the appointment of Dr. Avidemi Sanusi Salifu as the new Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic.

Dr. Salihu Sanusi Avidime is an experienced Nigerian scholar in Political Science, holding a B.Sc. (Hons) from Usmanu Dan Fodio University; a Master 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.