Varsity Promotes 11 Academic Staff

Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau, (FUGUS) has approved the promotion of 11 senior academic staff members to higher ranks in recognition of their dedication and scholarly contributions.

The decision was taken at the council’s 30th regular meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the management, four academics were promoted to the rank of professor while seven others were elevated from senior lecturer to reader (associate professor).

The newly promoted professors are Dr. Lawal Sa’adu, deputy vice chancellor (Administration), Dr. Aliyu Usman Moyi, deputy vice chancellor, (Academic), Dr. Nasir Garba Anka and Dr. Rabiatu Musa Mafara.

Those promoted to the rank of readers are Dr. Taofiki Aminu, Dr. Abbas Sani Dahiru, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha Muhammad, Dr. Adamu Muhammad, Dr. Precious C. Ezeh, Dr. Ahmad Kainuwa as well as Dr. Omokhuale Emmanuel.

The pro-chancellor and chairman of Council, Hon. Engr. Aminu Sani Isa, while congratulating the newly promoted staff, encouraged them to view the elevation not just as a reward but as a call to greater service to the university, the community, and humanity at large.

The statement noted that the promotion underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and the professional growth of its workforce.