The Governing Council of the Federal University Gashua (FUGashua) in Yobe, has approved the appointment of Prof. Yaqub Geidam as new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution.
This is contained in a statement by the university’s Deputy Director and Head Information and Protocol Unit, Mallam Adamu Saleh, on Saturday in Gashua.
He said that the appointment was made on Saturday during the Council’s 11th extra ordinary meeting, presided over by its Pro-Chancellor, Mr Ibrahim Usman, in compliance with the provisions of the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act.
“Announcing the appointment, Ibrahim Usman, explained that the selection exercise was rigorous and merit-driven, with careful consideration given to academic excellence, leadership capacity, administrative competence, integrity, and a clear vision for the advancement of the University.
“He noted that the appointment reflects the Governing Council’s commitment to due process and its resolve to position the University for sustained growth and global relevance,” he said.
He said that Usman congratulated Geidam on the well-deserved appointment and called on staff, students, alumni, and all stakeholders, to extend support to the new leader for the continued development of the University.
He said that the Pro-Chancellor assured the university community and the general public, of the council’s commitment to promoting academic excellence, and ensuring stability and progress of the institution.
Geidam, a Professor of Veterinary Medicine with over two decades of experience, is a seasoned academic, administrator, and scholar of international repute.
Prior to his appointment, he was the former Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maiduguri and Director, Centre for Distance Learning at the institution.
Geidam is widely published in reputable peer- reviewed journals, and respected within the academic community.
He is to assume duty as the Fourth VC of FUGashua on Feb. 11, succeeding Prof. Maimuna Waziri, whose tenure expires on the same day.
