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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors (COFER) has unanimously elected Professor Aliyu Mamman, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina State, as its new Chairman.
COFER serves as a platform for Rectors of all Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria to exchange ideas, experiences, and address common challenges in tertiary technological education. They achieve this through meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
In addition to this exchange, COFER acts as a collective voice for the Rectors, enabling them to express informed views and opinions on matters concerning the management of polytechnics and the broader Nigerian tertiary technological education sector, all within legal boundaries.
The Committee also promotes and facilitates cooperation amongst its member institutions, as well as between Rectors and staff of Federal Polytechnics, State Polytechnics, other tertiary institutions, and regulatory bodies.
Election and Tenure Details
In a statement released on Wednesday, COFER Secretary Godwin B Ayegba announced the election of the Chairman and other officials during the association’s 33rd regular meeting held at the Veterinary Council in Abuja.
Mr Ayegba highlighted that Professor Mamman’s tenure as Chairman will commence on 15th May 2024. This coincides with the expiration of the current Chairman’s term, Dr Yahaya M Bande, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State.
Previously Serving as Vice-Chairman
The statement further noted that Professor Mamman previously held the position of Vice-Chairman within COFER. He is expected to remain Chairman until his tenure as Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina State, concludes next year.
Other Elected Officials
The announcement also revealed the election of Dr Suleiman Muhammad Lame, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe State, as the new Vice-Chairman. Dr Taofeek A Abdul-Hameed, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, will retain his position as COFER’s Treasurer.
Zonal Coordinators
Dr Felix U Attah, Rector of the Akanu-Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, was appointed COFER’s South-East Zonal Coordinator. Mr Ayegba noted that other zones already have established Zonal Coordinators.
The statement listed the existing Zonal Coordinators:
Dr Sabo Wada Dutse (North-West): Rector, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
Dr Akinde Mukail Aremu, FCA (South-West): Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Dr Salisu Shehu Umar (South-South): Rector, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
Dr Yahaya Baba Usman (North-Central): Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Idah
Dr Mohammed Usman (North-East): Rector, Federal Polytechnic Bali
