From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors (COFER) unanimously elected Dr Salisu Shehu Umar, Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, as its new Chairman during its 37th Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at the Veterinary Council, Abuja.
COFER Secretary Godwin B Ayegba stated that Umar’s tenure as Chairman will begin on 12 May 2025, following the end of the current Chairman’s term, Prof Aliyu Mamman, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Daura.
“Prior to his election, Dr S S Umar served as the South-South Zonal Coordinator of COFER. He will serve as Chairman until the conclusion of his tenure as Rector of Auchi Polytechnic,” Ayegba said in a statement shared with journalists in Kaduna.
Other officials elected include Dr Agbabiaka Lukman Adegoke, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, as Vice-Chairman; Dr Suleiman Umar, Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, as Treasurer; and Dr Duke Okoro, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State, as South-South Zonal Coordinator.
Current zonal coordinators are Dr Sabo Wada Dutse (North-West), Dr Mikhail A Akinde (South-West), Dr Mohammed Usman (North-East), Dr Yahaya Baba Usman (North-Central), and Dr Felix U Attah (South-East).
COFER, under COHEADS, fosters collaboration among Federal Polytechnic Rectors, promoting idea exchange and cooperation with state polytechnics, tertiary institutions, and regulatory bodies through meetings, workshops, and conferences.