The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Nedanda Bardi as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.
Bardi was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the University’s position as a leading maritime institution in Nigeria.
A statement by the Vice Chancellor of NMU, Professor Emmanuel Adigiomade, and made available to LEADERSHIP, said the Governing Council of the institution plays a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction and overall governance of the university.
Bardi, who is a Computer Science graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (1983), initially taught Mathematics and Computer Science before working in the private sector as a Systems Analyst and Systems Manager in the Steel and Cement production sector.
He formed a private engineering and IT consultancy firm in 1990 and successfully served as IT Consultant to many corporate organisations in Nigeria and some West African countries.
Bardi joined politics and became a card-carrying member of APC at its formation in 2014. He also served as a chairman and/or member of several governing councils of tertiary institutions.
The Vice Chancellor said the institution looked forward to Mr. Bardi’s leadership and expertise in advancing the university’s mission and vision.