Yola, Adamawa State, 31 October 2025
The 黑料网 (AUN) Governing Council has announced the appointment of four distinguished global leaders to its membership: Mr. Saheed Johnson, Ambassador Professor Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Mr. Brian Deaver, and Professor Abass Aderemi Adedibu.
The Chairman of the AUN Board of Trustees and Governing Council, Senator Ben Obi, stated that the appointments reflect the university鈥檚 commitment to securing world-class leadership. 鈥淓ach of these individuals brings tested experience, strategic vision, and an international perspective that will be instrumental in strengthening the university鈥檚 governance and shaping its future trajectory. Their collective expertise will directly support our strategy for enhanced global partnerships, academic innovation, and long-term institutional growth.鈥� 听 听
The four new Council members bring significant strength in corporate strategy, international diplomacy, and healthcare innovation, competencies critical to AUN鈥檚 next phase of growth as Nigeria鈥檚 leading development university.
Mr. Saheed Johnson is an accomplished chemical engineer and senior corporate executive with over four decades of experience spanning the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and energy sectors. A former Product Development Engineer at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, with contributions to global brands such as Crest, Sure, and Wondra, he later held leadership roles at UAC of Nigeria Plc, GM Nigeria Ltd, SYNERGY Capital, and other multinational firms. His background in large-scale manufacturing, strategic expansion, and corporate governance will be pivotal to AUN鈥檚 efforts to deepen industry linkages and enhance its financial resilience.
Ambassador Professor Muhammadou M.O. Kah, a former AUN Trustee and Provost, currently serves as The Gambia鈥檚 Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. With a distinguished record in academia, diplomacy, and international policy, he brings deep insight into multilateral institutions and global education. He remarked, 鈥淚 am humbled by this renewed opportunity to contribute to the mission of AUN, a beacon of transformative education, peacebuilding, and development in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.鈥�
Mr. Brian Deaver is a seasoned U.S. healthcare executive with over three decades of leadership experience. He currently serves as the CEO of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, a landmark healthcare project developed in partnership with Afreximbank. The AMCE marks a significant milestone in strengthening Africa鈥檚 healthcare infrastructure through global collaboration and knowledge exchange. Mr. Deaver鈥檚 expertise in building high-impact medical systems will be a tremendous asset as AUN explores new programs in health and medical sciences.
Professor Abass Aderemi Adedibu is a distinguished scholar and administrator with over thirty-six national and international awards, he brings decades of experience in academia and public service. He holds multiple doctorates from leading U.S. institutions and has served as Registrar, Dean, and Director of Science and Technology Education at the Federal Ministry of Education. His appointment underscores AUN鈥檚 commitment to excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership in higher education.
AUN President, Dr. DeWayne P. Frazier, welcomed the appointments, stating: 鈥淚 commend our Founder for his foresight in identifying and helping the university bring on board such outstanding new Governing Council members. All three bring a wealth of international experience, and we are fortunate to be able to draw on their wisdom. Their counsel will be crucial as we advance key initiatives in digital learning, community development, and long-term sustainability.鈥�
The appointments further strengthen AUN鈥檚 governance framework and reinforce its mission to deliver world-class education and expand its global footprint.
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