Università Britannica Americana
Florida, USA
British American University

Governing Council

The governing body responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the University.

Governance

Stewardship, Oversight and Accountability

The Governing Council is the highest decision-making body of British American University. It sets the University’s mission and strategic direction, safeguards its academic standards and financial health, and ensures that BAU is managed responsibly in the interests of students and society.

Council members bring experience from higher education, business, law, healthcare and public service, and serve on a voluntary basis.

Council Members

Members of the Governing Council

The following eminent personalities drawn from various countries for their world-class experiences and exposures in intercontinental education constitute the membership of the Governing Council of the British American University to oversee and control the affairs of the University.

Prof. (Dr.) Muhammad Omolaja

Chairman

African from Nigeria

Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-Marković

Vice Chairman

European from Serbia

Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-Layan

Member & Secretary

American from Barbados

Prof. (Dr.) Kailani Muhammad Abubakar

Member

African from Nigeria

HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad

Member

African from Barland Kingdom

Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing Anumaka

Member

African from Nigeria

Prof. (Dr.) Sulaima Lebbe Riyas

Member

Asian from Sri Lanka

Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi Awofala

Member

African from Nigeria

Prof. (Dr.) Silvio Siciliano

Member

European from Italy

Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Mishra

Member

Asian from India

Prof. (Dr.) Joseph Bin Kuyong

Member

Asian from Malaysia

Prof. (Dr.) Kenneth Rabac

Member

American from USA

Prof. (Dr.) Tarun Pal

Member

Asian from India

Prof. (Dr.) Costantino Mazzanobile

Member

European from Italy

Prof. (Dr.) Joseph Olusola Adetutu

Member

African from Nigeria

Prof. (Dr.) Muhammadali Morshedi

Member

Asian from Armenia

Prof. (Dr.) Brian Anthony Cameron

Member

American from Jamaica

Prof. (Dr.) Najimdeen Sainulabdeen

Member

Asian from Sri Lanka

Prof. (Dr.) Elisabetta Bandu

Member

European from Italy

Prof. (Dr.) Sapele Funkeye

Member

African from Nigeria

Responsibilities

Role of the Governing Council

Strategic Direction

Approves the University's mission, strategic plan and key performance indicators.

Financial Oversight

Approves budgets, monitors financial performance and safeguards University assets.

Academic Quality

Ensures robust arrangements for academic standards and the student experience.

Governance & Compliance

Ensures the University meets its legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.

Senior Appointments

Appoints the President and oversees senior leadership performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

Represents the interests of students, staff, partners and the community.

Committees

Committees of the Council

NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Kailani Muhammad AbubakarChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaVice Chairman
HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano TrinidadMember
Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi AwofalaMember
Prof. (Dr.) Tarun PalMember
Prof. (Dr.) Silvio SicilianoMember
Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-MarkovićMember
Prof. (Dr.) Najimdeen SainulabdeenMember
Prof. (Dr.) Kenneth RabacMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-LayanMember
Prof. (Dr.) Brian Anthony CameronMember & Secretary
NameStatus
HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano TrinidadChairman
Prof. Dr. Imran HameedVice Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaMember
Prof. (Dr.) Tarun PalMember
Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-MarkovićMember
Prof. (Dr.) Muhammadali MorshediMember
Prof. (Dr.) Sapele FunkeyeMember
Prof. (Dr.) Najimdeen SainulabdeenMember
Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi AwofalaMember & Secretary
NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi AwofalaChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Chris Ugo OgbonnaVice Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar MishraMember
Prof. (Dr.) Ibrahim Bamidele HanafiMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-LayanMember
Prof. (Dr.) Tarun PalMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samuel Oludare OkusanyaMember & Secretary
NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar MishraChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaVice Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Tarun PalMember
Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-MarkovićMember
Prof. (Dr.) Joseph Bin KuyongMember
Prof. (Dr.) Muhammadali MorshediMember
Prof. (Dr.) Sulaima Lebbe RiyasMember
Prof. (Dr.) Sapele FunkeyeMember
Prof. (Dr.) Ibrahim Bamidele HanafiMember & Secretary
NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Kailani Muhammad AbubakarChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaVice Chairman
HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano TrinidadMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-LayanMember
Prof. (Dr.) Brian Anthony CameronMember
Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi AwofalaMember
Prof. (Dr.) Sapele FunkeyeMember & Secretary
NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-MarkovićChairman
HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano TrinidadVice Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaMember
Prof. (Dr.) Silvio SicilianoMember
Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar MishraMember
Prof. (Dr.) Muhammadali MorshediMember
Prof. (Dr.) Najimdeen SainulabdeenMember
Prof. (Dr.) Awolola Awoniyi AwofalaMember & Secretary
NameStatus
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Sulaima Lebbe RiyasVice President
Prof. (Dr.) Silvio SicilianoMember
Prof. (Dr.) Najimdeen SainulabdeenMember
Prof. (Dr.) Joseph Bin KuyongMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-LayanMember
Prof. (Dr.) Brian Anthony CameronMember & Secretary
NameStatus
HRM Prof. (Dr.) Queen Eden Soriano TrinidadChairman
Prof. (Dr.) Ijeoma Blessing AnumakaVice Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) Mirjana Radović-MarkovićMember
Prof. (Dr.) Joseph Bin KuyongMember
Prof. (Dr.) Sapele FunkeyeMember
Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar MishraMember
Prof. (Dr.) Tarun PalMember
Prof. (Dr.) Muhammadali MorshediMember
Prof. (Dr.) Samantha T. Bettencourt-LayanMember & Secretary
Meetings

Council Meeting Schedule 2027

Meeting
Date
Focus
First Quarter Meeting
Date:
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Focus:
Start of the 2027 session, budget and Harmattan Semester admissions
Second Quarter Meeting
Date:
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Focus:
Mid-session review, academic quality and Honors & Awards
Third Quarter Meeting
Date:
Saturday, July 24, 2027
Focus:
Harmattan Semester results and the Rain Semester
Annual General Meeting
Date:
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Focus:
Annual report, approval of graduands and the 2027 Convocation
Dates may change. Minutes are published after approval.