From Paul Orude, Bauchi
The Governing Council of the Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has approved the promotion of six academic staff to the rank of professor.
The University Council, under the chairmanship of Professor Ango Abdullahi, also approved the promotion of five others to the rank of reader.
According to a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Auwal Hassan, the Public Relations Officer for the University, the promotions take effect from 1 October 2023.
“This was contained in a letter signed by A. G. Hassan, PhD, Registrar and Secretary to Council,” Hassan said.
“The newly promoted professors were introduced at the 49th regular meeting of the University Senate, held on 25 July 2024, at the Senate chamber of the University.”
The statement disclosed that the staff members promoted to the rank of professor are Dr Mustapha Garba Muh’d of the Department of Islamic Studies; Professor of Islamic Studies; Dr Shuaibu Musa Ardo of the Department of Islamic Studies; Professor of Islamic Studies; and Dr Jacob Itse Dabo of the Department of Science Education; Professor of Educational Administration.
Also promoted to professor are Dr Abdussalam Murtala Alhaqiqi of the Department of Arabic; Professor of Arabic Rhetoric and Criticism; Dr Zubairu Abubakar Madaki of the Department of Islamic Studies; Professor of Islamic Studies; and Dr Sani Babayo Yana of the Department of Arabic; Professor of Arabic Language and Linguistics.
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According to the statement, the five staff members promoted to the rank of reader (associate professor) are Dr Musa Adamu Wunti of the Department of Political Science; Reader in Comparative Politics and Peace Studies; Dr Eghosa E. Elija of the Department of Mathematical Sciences; Reader in Mathematics; Dr Baba Tanimu of the Department of Islamic Studies; Reader in Islamic Studies; Dr Yunusa Abubakar of the Department of Education Art; Reader in Sociology of Education; and Dr Sani Abubakar Abdullahi of the Department of Arabic; Reader in Arabic Literature Education.
Hassan said the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman, Appointments and Promotions Committee (A&PC), Professor Fatimah Tahir, disclosed that positive external assessment reports were received regarding the promotion of the listed staff members, as required by regulations of the University A&PC.
“The promotions of the staff members reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and the professional growth of its faculty,” the PRO said.
“She equally pointed out that the promotion is a demonstration of the exceptional dedication of the respective staff members to their fields of study, a significant contribution to both the academic community and the broader society.
“The promotion is also a testament to their hard work, research, and unwavering commitment to the university’s mission and vision of fostering knowledge and development.”