{"id":5874,"date":"2026-03-11T08:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fedpolybonny.edu.ng\/?p=5874"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:05:05","slug":"historical-perspectives-of-the-governing-councils-of-federal-polytechnic-of-oil-and-gas-bonny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fedpolybonny.edu.ng\/?p=5874","title":{"rendered":"HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES OF THE GOVERNING COUNCILS OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OF OIL AND GAS, BONNY."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5874\" class=\"elementor elementor-5874\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77b1c9a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77b1c9a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e98afa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e98afa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>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\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>First Governing Council: The first Governing Council was inaugurated on the 5th of May, 2015 with following membership.<br \/>1. Gen. Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi Rtd Chairman.<br \/>2. Prof. Elijah Tamuno Iyagba Rector\/Member<br \/>3. Chief Peter Ojonugwu Ameh Member<br \/>4. Chief\/Barr Godson Okoye Member<br \/>5. Dr. Barr. Dennis Ude Kumankama, MFR<br \/>6. Princess Goziem Ugochukwu Onuoha Member<br \/>7. Dr Mrs Efue-Ejikeme P.O Member<br \/>8. Chief Tunde Gafar Member<br \/>9. Amaopusenibo Prof. Sir Edward O. Banigo Member<br \/>10. Mr Apelebiri Willabo Registrar\/Secretary to Council<\/p>\n<p>Second Governing Council: The second Governing Council was inaugurated on the 11th of May, 2017 and has the following Membership.<br \/>1. Senator Julius Ucha Chairman<br \/>2. Mr John W.A Atata Ag Rector\/Member<br \/>3. Prof. Animi E. Awah Member<br \/>4. Mrs Olufunsho Olusola Owasanoye Member<br \/>5. Mr Ejima H. Opaluwa Member<br \/>6. Prof. Howells Hart Member<br \/>7. Prince (Hon.) Charles Beke Member<br \/>8. Mal. Mohammed Abubakar Shuwama Member<br \/>9. Mrs Chinoyerem C. Chijioke Member<br \/>10. Amaopusenibo Prof Sir E. O. I. Banigo Member<br \/>11. Mr Lawrence Obamanu Member<br \/>12. Mr Jonathan Anyanwu Member<br \/>13. Mr Apelebiri Willabo Registrar\/Secretary to Council<\/p>\n<p>Third Governing Council: The third Governing Council was inaugurated in April of 2021 and has the following Membership.<br \/>1. Otumba Dayo Adebayo Chairman<br \/>2. Prof Tamunoimim M. Abbey Rector\/Member<br \/>3. Dr Dashiro Musa Umar Member<br \/>4. Mr Ajide Sunday Member<br \/>5. Engr. Bala Danshehu Member<br \/>6. Chief A.C. Udeh Member<br \/>7. Dr Okuyade W.I.A Deputy Rector Member<br \/>8. Mr Muhammad Idris Bursar Member<br \/>9. Mr Elejene Albert O. Poly librarian Member<br \/>10. Arc. Dareme Oloko Ag Director Physical Planning Member<br \/>11. Mr Bright Ukata Ag Director Works and Services Member<br \/>12. Mr Emenike Boniface Ag Director Procurement Member<br \/>13. Dr Mrs Uche Eze Director, Health Services Member<br \/>14. Mrs Ibifiri Blessing Pollyn Dean, Sch. Of Cont. Edu. Member<br \/>15. Mr Azi Ameachi O. Dean, Sch. Applied Sc. Member<br \/>16. Dr Naomi Ogolo Dean, Sch of Engr. Member<br \/>17. Mr Azunwo Anyahie Dean, Sch of Bus. Stud. Mgt Member<br \/>18. Barr A. Boma-George Registrar\/Secretary to Council<\/p>\n<p>Fourth Governing Council: The fourth Governing Council was inaugurated in August of 2024 and has the following Membership.<br \/>1. Sen.(Dr) Chief George Thompson Sekibo JP, CON, DSSRS Chairman<br \/>2. Hon. Asita Asita Member<br \/>3. Barr Folashade Bakare Member<br \/>4. Hon. Isah Daniel Member<br \/>5. Prof Princewill Chike, DSSRS Member<br \/>6. Dr Asuk Dick Member<br \/>7. Barr Festus Pepple Community Rep\/Member<br \/>8. Dr Victor A. Okolobah Rector\/Member<br \/>9. Dr Binfa Bonfa Deputy Rector (Academic) Member<br \/>10. Dr Akos Noel Ibrahim Deputy Rector (Administration) Member<br \/>11. Mr Blessing C. Fadenipo Bursar Member<br \/>12. Ms Harriet I. Jamaica Cong. Rep. Member<br \/>13. Dr Naomi Ogolo Cong. Rep. Member<br \/>14. Engr. Moses Itode Ag Director Works and Services Member<br \/>15. Arc Dareme Oloko Ag Director Physical Planning Member<br \/>16. Dr. Albert Elejene O. Cong. Rep. Member.<br \/>17. 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