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THE governing council of the Federal University, Dutse (FUD) has announced the appointment of Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Muhammad as new Vice-chancellor of the institution.
The Chairman of the University Governing council, Alhaji Ahmad Alti said the appointment of the new Vice-chancellor followed the expiration of the tenure of the present Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fatima Batulu Muktar who came on board since February, 10 2012.
Alhaji Ahmed Alti explained the governing council of the university constituted a selection committee after advertising the position and 36 people applied.
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“The selection committee screened and interviewed the candidates, and the selected winners of the first, second and third position emerged through a voting process by the members of the governing council of the institution, ” Alti emphasis.
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Despite 9 months ASUU strike, Unilorin appoints 99 new professors
53 will become full professors while 46 will become readers.
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Despite lack of academic activities since the Academic Staff Union of Universities began an indefinite strike in March, the
University of Ilorin is set to promote 99 lecturers into the professorial cadre.
The Appointment and Promotions Committee (A&PC) of the university recommended the promotions and appointments.
According to the institution’s weekly publication, the appointments are, however, subject to the ratification of the University Governing Council.
If confirmed by the council, 53 of the recommended academics will become full professors while 46 will become readers.