By Saxone Akhaine, Kaduna
The Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors (COFER) at its 37th Regular Meeting has unanimously elected Dr. Salisu Shehu Umar, Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, as their new chairman.
COFER Secretary, Godwin Ayegba, in a statement, said Umar’s tenure as chairman will commence on 12th May 2025, following the expiration of the current Chairman, Profssor Aliyu Mamman, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Daura.
Ayegba explained that “prior to his election, Dr. Umar served as the South-South Zonal Co-ordinator of COFER. He will serve as Chairman until the conclusion of his tenure as Rector of Auchi Polytechnic.
“Other officials elected at the meeting include; Dr. AgbabiakaLukman Adegoke, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State – Vice-Chairman; Dr. Suleiman Umar, Rector, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State – Treasurer; Dr. Duke Okoro, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State – South-South Zonal Co-ordinator.
“The zonal coordinators for the other regions, who are currently serving, include: Dr. Sabo Wada Dutse, Rector – North-West Zone; Dr. Mikhail A. Akinde, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro – South-West Zone; Dr. Mohammed Usman, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bali – North-East Zone; Dr. Yahaya Baba Usman, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Idah – North-Central Zone and Dr. Feliz U. Attah, Rector, Akanu-Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana – South-East Zone.
“COFER functions under the umbrella of COHEADS and serves as a collaborative platform for Rectors of all Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria. It facilitates the exchange of ideas, experiences, and solutions to shared challenges through meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
“The body also promotes cooperation among member institutions and between Rectors and staff of Federal and State Polytechnics, other tertiary institutions, and regulatory bodies.”
