Abdullahi Fodio University’s governing council appoints DVCs, professors, others

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi

The Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has approved the appointment of two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the promotion of several distinguished academics to the ranks of Professors, Readers, Deputy Registrars, Deputy Bursars and. Non- Academic Staff.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University, Mustapha Mansur Ango who confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi disclosed that the approval took place at the 44th Governing Council meeting under the Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Dr Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu.

Ango disclosed that the Governing Council also approved the Promotion of 10 Professors, two Readers, 9 Deputy Registrars, four Deputy Bursars and Other Non-Teaching Staff.

According to him, “at the landmark meeting held at the University Council Chamber, the Council officially confirmed the appointment of two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors and approved the promotion of several distinguished academics to the ranks of Professors and Readers.

“In a similar development the council also approved the promotion of 9 Deputy Registrars, 4 Deputy Bursars, 1 Deputy Director, 6 Principal Assistant Registrars, 4 chief Executive Officers, 5 Chief Education Officers, 5 Chief Technologists and 8 Chief Technical Officers.

“The approvals followed a due selection process and were based on the recommendations of the University Senate and the Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee”.

Ango disclosed that the two Deputy Vice- Chancellors appointed by the Council are Professor Yakubu Yahya as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic who was, formerly Director, School of Basic and Remedial Studies and

Dr Umar Muhammad – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), who was formerly Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences.

The PRO stated that the their appointments took effect from 24th December 2025.