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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Governing Council has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank, with various effective dates between 2020 and 2025.
The promotions were ratified at the 81st extraordinary meeting of the Council under the chairmanship of Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, following the consideration of favourable external assessment reports on the candidates’ scholarly publications.
Acting Director of Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr. Habib Yakoob, in a statement, noted that 16 senior academics were elevated to the rank of professor, while five others were promoted to associate professor across a wide range of disciplines and areas of specialisation.
He noted that promoted academics cut across several fields, including clinical pharmacology, science education (physics), electrical engineering, endocrinology, Islamic studies, nephrology, clinical anatomy, dermatology, guidance and counselling, English language education, educational administration and planning, taxation law, geography and environmental management, public administration and e-governance, political science and international relations and philosophy.
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Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, congratulated the new professors and described the development as a reflection of their dedication to scholarship, research and academic excellence.
He said the University would continue to strengthen its internal processes to ensure the timely processing of external assessment reports and the promotion of deserving academics in line with established guidelines
He said: “After many years of rigorous academic work and favourable external assessment, these promotions are well deserved.
“I congratulate the beneficiaries and encourage them to continue making meaningful contributions to the growth of the University.
“We expect greater scholarly output and academic leadership from them. The University will continue to support and recognise staff who demonstrate diligence and commitment to teaching, research and community service.”
