Welcome to a Unique Experience

Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON Chancellor, Chairman Board of Trustees

His Excellency, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo is an astute professional and well respected politician who served in various Ministries in the public service of Nigeria before he was elected Governor of Kaduna State. He was formally sworn in as the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on 19 May 2010 and held that position till 29 May 2015.

Professor Joy Angela Ogwu, OFR

Member, Board of Trustees Amb. Joy Ogwu was a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a two-term Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations (2008 -2016). She unprecedentedly led Nigeria’s Delegation to the UN Security Council for two successive tenures and served as President of the Security Council four times (July 2010, October 2011, April 2014 and August 2015). Has extremely robust experience in foreign affairs and international relations.

Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CON

Member, Board of Trustees Mahmud Yayale Ahmed has an extensive history of public service and has served at the highest levels of governance in Nigerian. He was a Federal Permanent Secretary; served as the Head of Federal Civil Service; Minister of Defense; and Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Sam Nda Isiah

Member, Board of Trustees Sam Nda-Isaiah is the founder of LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group. He is an Alumnus of the Lee Kuan Yew College of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore and the College of International and Public Affairs of Columbia University, New York. He is a member of the Asian Think-tank, the Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) based in Hong Kong.

Dr. Charles Aderemi Akintoye

Member, Board of Trustees Dr. Charles holds Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Agricultural Economy. He served as a Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State between 1986 and 1991, after which he established an agro business consultancy outfit that runs successfully till date.

Sen. Y. Datti Baba-Ahmed PhD.

Pro-chancellor & Member BOT Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is an Academician, Businessman and Politician. He was a member of the Nigerian Legislature first in the House of Representatives and later at the Senate representing Kaduna North. He was a Candidate in the 2019 Presidential Election. In 2011, he established Baze University in Abuja, Nigeria and he is the Pro-Chancellor of the University. He is also the Managing Director, Baze Research & Data Service Ltd, Chairman, Baze Construction Ltd and he employs over 1000 highly skilled professionals from Nigerians and the Diaspora.