Gashua varsity gets 3 professors, 17 readers
The Governing Council of the Federal University Gashua, at its 26th regular meeting held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, approved the promotion of three distinguished senior academics to the prestigious rank of Professors, while 17 other Senior Lecturers were promoted to the rank of Readers.
According to a statement signed by Malam Adamu Saleh, Head of the Information and Protocol Unit, those promoted to the rank of professors are: Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere (Geography), Dr. Mohammed Attai Yakubu (English), and Dr. Aminu Maidala (Animal Science).
Similarly, 17 senior lecturers were promoted to the rank of readers. They are: Dr. Lawan Adamu (Animal Science), Dr. Adedeji Israel Ajibade (Agricultural Economics and Extension), and Dr. Amase Emmanuel Lanior, English, Dr. Apya Hyancinth N. History and International Relations.
Others are: Dr. Mujahid Hamza Shittu, Islamic Studies, Dr. Pius Tumba, Mathematics, Dr. Mohammed Bashir Umar, Agric. Economics and Extension, Dr. Bagudu Iliaya Amaza, Animal Science, Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Ningi, History and International Relations and Dr. Kabir Mohammed, History International Relations, Dr. Nura Ahmed, Islamic Studies, Dr. Emmanuel John Kaka, Accounting and Dr. Sunday Alewo, Business Admin. And Dr. Mahmood Danasabe, Psychology, Dr. Agwola Idoko Robert, Public Admin. Dr. Stephen Sunday Ojo, Sociology and Dr. Aina Babatunde, Mathematics.
This development marks a significant milestone in their academic careers and reflects their outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service to the academic community.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Maimuna Waziri, commended the newly promoted senior academics for their dedication and hard work.
She stated that, the promotions are the result of rigorous evaluations by the University’s Promotion and Appointment Committee, which took into consideration each academic’s research output, publication in reputable journals, teaching, community service and leadership within their respective fields of human endeavours.
‘’These promotions not only reflect the individual achievements of our academics but also underscore the University’s commitment to fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation,’’ she said.
According to her, the Governing Council of the University is confident that the newly promoted senior academics will continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth of knowledge and the development of future leaders.
Maimuna said that ‘’the University remains dedicated to supporting the academic and professional growth of its faculty members and is proud of the achievements of its staff.
This promotion exercise is part of the institution’s continuous efforts to build a world-class academic environment that fosters research, innovation, and scholarly excellence.’’
These promotions to these esteemed ranks will further enhance the institution’s reputation both nationally and internationally.
