By Mohammed Bello Doka
Abuja, Nigeria — Pastor Lazarus Abuah has warmly congratulated Hon. Rotimi Makinde following his redeployment and elevation as the Chairman, Governing Council of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
The redeployment, which takes effect immediately, was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and conveyed in an official letter dated 14th August, 2025, signed by the Honorable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The letter confirmed Makinde’s movement from his previous role as a member of the Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, to his new leadership position in Kebbi.
In his congratulatory message, Pastor Abuah described the development as “a divine elevation and a well-deserved recognition of Hon. Rotimi Makinde’s commitment to public service and nation-building.” He noted that President Tinubu’s confidence in Makinde is a testament to his record of diligence, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s educational institutions.
“Hon. Rotimi Makinde has always stood out as a man of vision, discipline, and strong leadership values. His redeployment as Chairman of the Governing Council is a call to greater service, and I have no doubt that he will discharge this responsibility with honor, integrity, and fear of God,” Pastor Abuah stated.
He further prayed for God’s wisdom and guidance upon Makinde, urging him to see the appointment as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to academic excellence and human capital development in the North-West and Nigeria at large.
Pastor Abuah also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing Makinde’s potential, stressing that the administration’s reforms in education can only succeed when visionary leaders are entrusted with strategic roles.
The appointment places Hon. Makinde under Category ‘B’ of the Federal Government’s Agencies and Statutory Corporations, as specified in Circular Ref. No. SWC/S/04/S.310/T/65 of 8th April, 2016. With this, he assumes full entitlements, emoluments, and responsibilities attached to his office.
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