From Abubakar Sadiq, Mohd The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor an...
From Abubakar Sadiq, Mohd
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Baba Ahmad Jidda (OFR), has approved the promotion of forty-three (43) lecturers to the rank of Professor and fifteen (15) lecturers to the rank of Reader.
The approval was conveyed at the council's 2026 First Quarter Meeting held on 13th April, 2026, at the Senate building of the university in Zaria.
In a statement issued and signed by Sani Lawal Maqarphy, Media Aide to the Vice Chancellor of the university said the first set of the promoted Professors were listed as follows:
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Balogun Ibiloye – Professor of Fisheries
2. Dr. Onwunali Martins Royal O. – Professor of Crop Protection
3. Dr. Maikano Amos – Professor of Animal Science
4. Dr. Mahmud Abdurrahman Alhaji – Professor of Science Education
5. Dr. (Mrs.) Sani Amina – Professor of Entrepreneurship
6. Dr. Tunde Joel Adeshina – Professor of Business Education
7. Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola Gabriel – Professor of Systematic Theology
8. Dr. Ikechiamaka Lucky Oduagwu – Professor of Biblical Studies
9. Dr. Sa’eed Adewusi Gbolahan – Professor of Analytical Chemistry
10. Dr. Omwirhiren Efe Mouson – Professor of Biochemistry
11. Dr. Nonye Anaso Joy – Professor of Science Education
12. Dr. Onu David Ameh – Professor of Organic Chemistry
13. Dr. (Mrs.) Mohammed Binta Asabe – Professor of Science Education
14. Dr. Joseph Akpan O. – Professor of Science Education
15. Dr. Akpemi Audu Musa – Professor of Organic Chemistry
16. Dr. Adewale Hakeem Suleiman – Professor of Computer Science
17. Dr. Garba Lawal Sani – Professor of Curriculum and Instructions
18. Dr. (Mrs.) Yusuf Halima Audi – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
19. Dr. Duruh Benjamin Chukwuemeka – Professor of Administration and Planning
20. Dr. (Mrs.) Pemida Rebecca O. – Professor of Administration and Planning
21. Dr. Ibrahim Tanimu Muhammad – Professor of Administration and Planning
22. Dr. (Mrs.) Shehu Safiya Gani – Professor of Administration and Planning
23. Dr. Balarabe Suleiman – Professor of English Language
24. Dr. Haliru Umar – Professor of English Language
25. Dr. Abrak Habila Madaki – Professor of French
26. Dr. (Mrs.) Dyaji Rifkatu D. – Professor of Geography
27. Dr. (Mrs.) Bello Olufunmilayo Aduke – Professor of Geography
28. Dr. Adedokun Oluwatoyin M. – Professor of Geography
29. Dr. (Mrs.) Abdulrasheed Rashidat Salau – Professor of English
30. Dr. Ahmad Bello Salihu – Professor of Hausa
31. Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Ramatu – Professor of Hausa
32. Dr. (Mrs.) Sidi Halima Bamali – Professor of Home Economics
33. Dr. (Miss) Okafor Stella Amaka – Professor of Language Education
34. Dr. (Mrs.) Egwu Gloria Nneka – Professor of Political Science
35. Dr. Ibrahim Lawal Hunkuyu – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
36. Dr. Ahmed Umar Kalmalo – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
37. Dr. Usman J. Muhammad – Professor of Islamic Studies
38. Dr. (Mrs.) Njoku Ngozi Philomena – Professor of Social Studies
39. Dr. Halilu Lawal – Professor of Social Studies
40. Dr. Uthman Khalil Yusuf – Professor of Education
41. Dr. (Mrs.) Morohunkade Ajibola Adejoke – Professor of English Language
42. Dr. Aderemi Jimoh Ayilara – Professor of Mother Tongue Education
43. Dr. Peter Matemilola A. – Professor of Yoruba.
According to the statement 15 other lecturers were promoted by Council to Readers including:
1. Dr. Bayero Abubakar – Reader on Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
2. Dr. Ahmed Omodara A. – Reader on Agricultural Science
3. Dr. (Mrs.) Nuru Ramatu A. – Reader on Science Education
4. Dr. Yusuf Kabir – Reader on Business Education
5. Dr. (Mrs.) Garba Maryam Adamu – Reader on Administration and Planning
6. Dr. (Mrs.) Illah Roseline O. – Reader on African Literatures and Civilization
7. Dr. Akut Yakubu Bobai – Reader on Geography
8. Dr. (Mrs.) Onyewuotu Georgina Nwamara – Reader on Guidance and Counselling
9. Dr. (Mrs.) Ojo Modupe Comfort – Reader on Textile Science
10. Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Rakiya – Reader on Management Sciences
11. Dr. (Miss) Iember Amua – Reader on Exercise and Sports Science
12. Dr. Oyebanji Kolawole Akeem – Reader on Yoruba Language
13. Dr. Ujata Amos Shuaibu – Reader on Religion Education
14. Dr. Anyifete Sylvester A. – Reader on Science Education
15. Dr. (Mrs.) Benjamin Grace Ukagu – Reader on Curriculum and Instructions
In his remarks shortly after the meeting,
The Council chairman, Amb Baba Ahmad Jidda while congratulating the newly promoted lecturers, urged them to continue with their hardwork, dedication and good services to the University and humanity in general.
In a separate remark of appreciation, Prof Yahaya Isa Bunkure, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Education, Zaria said the exercise will continue by October, this year.
Bunkure assured that more Professors would be confirmed as the process will continue in the next coming years.
The Vice Chancellor congratulated the promoted Professors and urged them to reciprocate the confidence by doubling their performance.
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