President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of Dr Baba Aliyu Haruna, as the Rector, the Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger state.

The appointment which takes effect from May 21 is for five years as was contained in a letter signed by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu.

Part of the appointment letter reads:

“I write to convey to you the approval of Mr President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for your appointment as Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State.

“The terms and conditions of service including remuneration and fringe benefits shall be as approved for Rectors of Federal Polytechnic.”

Buhari congratulated the new rector and wished him a most successful tenure in office.

Until his appointment, Dr Haruna was the Director, Quality Assurance at the polytechnic.

He takes over from Dr. Abubakar Dzukogi.