The Governing Council of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero has approved the promotion of 12 academics to the rank of Professor and six others to the rank of Reader.
This was announced in a statement by the Information and Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Malam Hussaini Adamu-Zuru.
Adamu-Zuru stated that the council, led by retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Magoro, made the decision at its 38th meeting.
The professors include Dr Yakubu Yahaya (Professor of Analytical Chemistry), Dr Abubakar Yakubu (Professor of Communication Physics), Dr Angela Ukwanikuja (Professor of Biochemistry), Dr Sule Sahabi (Professor of Environmental Biology).
Others are Dr Israel Obaro (Professor of Hydro-Biology and Fisheries), Dr Yusuf Kanya (Professor of Parasitology), and Dr Jibril Nakaketa (Professor of Botany Parasitology).
The other academics promoted to the rank of Professor include Dr Adamu Muhammad (Professor of Agronomy), Dr Abdullahi Gindi (Professor of Agric. Business), Dr Yahaya Kaka (Professor of Agriculture Economics), Dr Sani Salihu (Professor of Metallurgical Production), and Dr Rufa’i Yauri (Professor of Information and Communication Technology).
The six individuals promoted to the rank of Reader are Dr Murtala Ambursa (Reader, Fuel and Environmental Chemistry), Dr Mathew Alingi (Reader, Applied Chemistry), Dr Onwuka Ekechukwu (Reader, Statistics), Dr Juth Nwogu (Reader, Biochemistry), and Dr Muftau Alaba (Reader Forage Sciences).
Adamu-Zuru emphasized that these promotions were made in recognition of the academics’ hard work and dedication to their respective fields. The university hopes that their expertise and experience will continue to positively contribute to the institution and its students.
