Nok University Property Forfeited to Government by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially handed over the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, to the Federal Government. This follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja in June 2024, which ordered the final forfeiture of the institution’s assets due to their acquisition through unlawful activities by its former owner, Anthony Hassan, a former Director of Finance and Accounts at the Federal Ministry of Health.
The handover ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede presented the institution’s documents to the Minister of Education. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, and other stakeholders from Southern Kaduna.
Following the forfeiture, President Bola Tinubu directed that Nok University be transformed into the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. This initiative aims to promote development in Southern Kaduna, a region that has faced challenges due to insecurity.
Vice President Shettima emphasized that this development reflects the administration’s commitment to inclusivity and national progress. He stated, “This is a great day for the country and for Kaduna State. The greater credit should go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for driving the process and making it the first item on the agenda of the Federal Executive Council.”