Governing Councils act as the highest decision-making authority for an institution, responsible for setting strategic direction, approving budgets, and ensuring financial compliance. Its primary functions include overseeing institutional policies, appointing senior leadership, managing assets, and fostering community relationships to support the organization’s mission.

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, was established by Act of Parliament in 2013 and took effect from June 28th, 2014 under the Administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and has come a long way with four (4) Governing Councils since inception.

First Governing Council: The first Governing Council was inaugurated on the 5th of May, 2015 with following membership.
1. Gen. Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi Rtd Chairman.
2. Prof. Elijah Tamuno Iyagba Rector/Member
3. Chief Peter Ojonugwu Ameh Member
4. Chief/Barr Godson Okoye Member
5. Dr. Barr. Dennis Ude Kumankama, MFR
6. Princess Goziem Ugochukwu Onuoha Member
7. Dr Mrs Efue-Ejikeme P.O Member
8. Chief Tunde Gafar Member
9. Amaopusenibo Prof. Sir Edward O. Banigo Member
10. Mr Apelebiri Willabo Registrar/Secretary to Council

Second Governing Council: The second Governing Council was inaugurated on the 11th of May, 2017 and has the following Membership.
1. Senator Julius Ucha Chairman
2. Mr John W.A Atata Ag Rector/Member
3. Prof. Animi E. Awah Member
4. Mrs Olufunsho Olusola Owasanoye Member
5. Mr Ejima H. Opaluwa Member
6. Prof. Howells Hart Member
7. Prince (Hon.) Charles Beke Member
8. Mal. Mohammed Abubakar Shuwama Member
9. Mrs Chinoyerem C. Chijioke Member
10. Amaopusenibo Prof Sir E. O. I. Banigo Member
11. Mr Lawrence Obamanu Member
12. Mr Jonathan Anyanwu Member
13. Mr Apelebiri Willabo Registrar/Secretary to Council

Third Governing Council: The third Governing Council was inaugurated in April of 2021 and has the following Membership.
1. Otumba Dayo Adebayo Chairman
2. Prof Tamunoimim M. Abbey Rector/Member
3. Dr Dashiro Musa Umar Member
4. Mr Ajide Sunday Member
5. Engr. Bala Danshehu Member
6. Chief A.C. Udeh Member
7. Dr Okuyade W.I.A Deputy Rector Member
8. Mr Muhammad Idris Bursar Member
9. Mr Elejene Albert O. Poly librarian Member
10. Arc. Dareme Oloko Ag Director Physical Planning Member
11. Mr Bright Ukata Ag Director Works and Services Member
12. Mr Emenike Boniface Ag Director Procurement Member
13. Dr Mrs Uche Eze Director, Health Services Member
14. Mrs Ibifiri Blessing Pollyn Dean, Sch. Of Cont. Edu. Member
15. Mr Azi Ameachi O. Dean, Sch. Applied Sc. Member
16. Dr Naomi Ogolo Dean, Sch of Engr. Member
17. Mr Azunwo Anyahie Dean, Sch of Bus. Stud. Mgt Member
18. Barr A. Boma-George Registrar/Secretary to Council

Fourth Governing Council: The fourth Governing Council was inaugurated in August of 2024 and has the following Membership.
1. Sen.(Dr) Chief George Thompson Sekibo JP, CON, DSSRS Chairman
2. Hon. Asita Asita Member
3. Barr Folashade Bakare Member
4. Hon. Isah Daniel Member
5. Prof Princewill Chike, DSSRS Member
6. Dr Asuk Dick Member
7. Barr Festus Pepple Community Rep/Member
8. Dr Victor A. Okolobah Rector/Member
9. Dr Binfa Bonfa Deputy Rector (Academic) Member
10. Dr Akos Noel Ibrahim Deputy Rector (Administration) Member
11. Mr Blessing C. Fadenipo Bursar Member
12. Ms Harriet I. Jamaica Cong. Rep. Member
13. Dr Naomi Ogolo Cong. Rep. Member
14. Engr. Moses Itode Ag Director Works and Services Member
15. Arc Dareme Oloko Ag Director Physical Planning Member
16. Dr. Albert Elejene O. Cong. Rep. Member.
17. Pepple Adonye Emmanuel Registrar/Secretary to Council