Prof. Adamu Ahmed Appointed as New Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University
By MUHAMMED DANBABA
📍 Zaria, Nigeria – Professor Adamu Ahmed has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, succeeding Professor Kabir Bala.
Official Announcement
The appointment was confirmed during the 209th (Special) Council meeting held on Wednesday and presided over by Chairman Mahmud Yayale Ahmed.
According to a statement by Malam Auwalu Umar, the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Professor Ahmed’s selection marks a new chapter in the institution’s leadership.
Who is Prof. Adamu Ahmed?
✅ A distinguished lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
✅ Former Director of the Directorate of University Advancement.
✅ Currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Kano.
Stakeholders Welcome His Appointment
Many within the academic community have praised the decision, describing him as an experienced scholar and administrator.
🔹 “Professor Ahmed is a round peg in a round hole,” a university source told PUNCH Online.
🔹 “He has the experience, expertise, and passion to lead ABU to greatness.”
ABU at a Crossroads
As Nigeria’s largest university, ABU faces challenges, including:
✅ Rising operational costs (e.g., N3.6bn electricity bill).
✅ The impact of AI on education and research.
✅ Enhancing student welfare and academic excellence.
With his wealth of experience, Prof. Ahmed is expected to drive innovation, infrastructure development, and global partnerships to elevate ABU’s status in higher education.
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