BREAKING: FG Makes Fresh Appointment

The Federal Government has appointed a United States-based physician and academic, Dr Olugbenga A. Awe, as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State.

According to an official letter dated July 30, 2026, the appointment was signed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and took effect from July 29, 2026.

Awe succeeds Senator Nora Ladi Daduut, who recently took up another national assignment following her appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to South Korea.

The new FUTA Pro-Chancellor is a medical doctor, university lecturer, entrepreneur and education administrator with extensive experience spanning medicine, academia and higher education management.

Awe studied at the University of Lagos before pursuing postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as Internal Medicine.

He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine in the United States, where he has developed a career combining medical practice and academic research and teaching.

His professional experience also covers entrepreneurship, education administration and public service.

In his new role, Awe is expected to work with other members of the governing council to oversee issues concerning the administration, development and strategic direction of the university.

The Federal Government said his international experience, particularly his exposure to the American higher education system, would be valuable in providing leadership to FUTA’s governing council.