The Federal Government has constituted the governing councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions in the country.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, DIDI ESTHER WALSON-JACK, who released the statement containing the list, stated that the inauguration and retreat of the councils would be held on May 30 and 31, 2024.

The list contained names of technocrats, politicians, and traditional rulers for 50 universities, 37 polytechnics, and 24 colleges of education.

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, ATTAHIRU JEGA and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, YUSUF ALLI; former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, PETER OKEBUKOLA, and labour activist, ISSA AREMU, are among the individuals appointed to lead the councils of various academic institutions.