Board of Trustees

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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 the 29th of 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). She 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 Nigeria. During his career in the public service, he served in various capacities: a Federal Permanent Secretary; the Head of Civil Service of the Federation; a Minister (Defence) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Dr. (Mrs.) Jennifer Douglas-Abubakar Member, Board of Trustees

Dr. Jennifer Abubakar is a Lawyer by profession and she also holds a Doctorate Degree in International Relations. She is a Managing Partner at the Miyetti Law Chamber in Nigeria and the Editor-in-Chief of the Miyetti Quarterly Law Review.

Dr. Charles Aderemi Akitoye Member, Board of Trustees

Dr. Charles Akitoye holds the 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, a Businessman and a 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 the Managing Director, Baze Research & Data Service Ltd; and Chairman, Baze Construction Ltd. He employs over 1000 highly skilled professionals from Nigeria and the Diaspora.