Senator Shehu Sani has been appointed as the Chancellor of the Franco British International University in Kaduna State. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 18, 2026, via a post on his X handle @ShehuSani.
A Great Honor
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Kaduna Central Senatorial candidate for the 2027 election described his appointment as a great honor. Sani promised to work towards sustaining and elevating the university's highest academic reputation and standards.
He also vowed to strengthen the institution to achieve its noble goals. In his post, he stated: "It’s a great honor to be appointed as the Chancellor of the Franco British International University. We shall work towards sustaining and elevating its highest academic reputation and standards, and strengthening the institution to achieve its noble goals."
Nigerians React
Nigerians took to social media to express their congratulatory messages and support for Sani's new role. Many users congratulated him, while others asked about the university's location.
- @bey_monsour: "Congratulations Sir. Well deserved honor. May Allah bless it for you."
- @alertafeez: "Congratulations Chancellor. Where is the University located?"
- @OyinWith: "Congratulations Distinguished. Very well deserved."
- @GodwinOnahOkewu: "Distinguished Sen. Sir, Congratulations on your appointment as the VC of the Franco British International University. May the Almighty God guide you in this journey."
- @adeadeyinka100: "Congratulations sir. Wishing you great success in upholding excellence and leading the university to even greater achievements."
- @Iam_Ogt: "Congratulations on the appointment. Leadership at this level is not just honor—it’s responsibility to sustain excellence and raise standards even higher."
- @z_danmisira: "Huge congratulations on this well-deserved appointment! A brilliant milestone. Looking forward to seeing how the university thrives and expands its impact under your leadership."
However, not all reactions were positive. @ChifeObi commented: "No serious higher institution will appoint someone with zero principle and integrity like a transistor radio senator as a Chancellor."
How Shehu Sani Won APC Senatorial Ticket
Recall that Senator Sani won the APC primary for Kaduna Central through a direct election. The former federal lawmaker said Governor Uba Sani initiated the direct primary after consensus failure among aspirants. Sani urged unity among party members for future developmental strides in Kaduna State.
Shehu Sani Reacts to ADC Primaries Result
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Senator Sani commented on the rejection of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries results by Rotimi Amaechi. Mohammed Hayatudeen also announced a boycott of the election results collation amid political tensions. Nigerians expressed mixed reactions to Peter Obi's foresight and political maneuvers.
