Revealed: How VP Shettima Persuaded Bishop Kukah To Accept Tinubu’s Appointment

The Federal Government has disclosed how it successfully persuaded the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, to accept the position of Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking at the inauguration of the university’s Governing Council and Principal Officers in Abuja, Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed that Vice President Kashim Shettima played a key role in nominating and convincing Bishop Kukah to take on the appointment.

Dr. Alausa recalled the Vice President’s concern about approaching Bishop Kukah, acknowledging his busy schedule. “Bishop Kukah is a very busy man, and the Vice President was initially hesitant, knowing the weight of responsibility on him,” he stated.

Quoting Shettima’s words, Alausa shared, “Bishop Kukah has immense respect for me. Whenever I call on him for service, he never refuses. Though I know he is already stretched to the limit, for the love of this country, I will ask him to take on this role, and I am confident he won’t say no.”

True to expectations, Bishop Kukah agreed to serve, responding, “Yes, I will do it,” according to Dr. Alausa.

The Minister praised Bishop Kukah for his unwavering commitment to education and national service despite his numerous engagements.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, and Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas. General Musa, an indigene of Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, assured that the Nigerian military would provide maximum security to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.