Northern CAN Hails Tinubu, Congratulates Kukah, Qurix On Appointments

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for constituting the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, describing it as a bold step towards advancing education in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Rev. Dr. Joseph Hayab, Northern CAN welcomed the appointments, particularly the selection of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council and Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as the Vice-Chancellor of the newly established university in Kaduna State.

“The appointment of these distinguished individuals is a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to education and national development. It signals his resolve to provide the best leadership for the future of Nigeria,” the statement read.

The Christian body also felicitated with other principal officers of the university, including the Registrar, Sanusi Gambo Adamu; Bursar, Ibrahim Dalhat; and Librarian Prof. Daniel Abubakar.

CAN urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in shaping the institution’s vision.

The body further expressed confidence in Bishop Kukah and Prof. Qurix, noting that their track records in leadership and academia will position the university as a hub for research and applied sciences.

“We urge them and their team to provide visionary leadership and lay a solid foundation for the university’s growth. Their expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the institution achieves academic excellence and innovation,” the statement added.

The Federal University of Applied Sciences, formerly known as Nok University, was renamed following its takeover by the federal government.

The institution is set to admit its first batch of students in September 2025.