Yakubu Gowon Varsity Elevates 21 To Professorial Rank

The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), under its chairman, Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank.

Sixteen senior academics were elevated to the rank of professor, while five others were promoted to associate professors across a wide range of disciplines and areas of specialisation.

A press statement by the acting director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, explained that the promotions were ratified at the 81st Extraordinary Meeting of the Governing Council on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6, 2026, following the consideration of favourable external assessment reports on the candidates’ scholarly publications.

“The 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.

“The promotions have various effective dates between 2020 and 2025,” the statement added.

Congratulating the newly promoted academics, the vice-chancellor, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, 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.

Fawehinmi 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 university’s growth. 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,” he said.