FEDERAL UNIVERSITY GASHUA APPOINTS SEVEN ACADEMICS TO KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA), Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam, has approved the appointment of seven academic staff members to various administrative positions in the University.
The appointments are part of the University's efforts to strengthen its administrative structure, improve coordination and enhance effective service delivery.
The newly appointed officers will serve in key positions covering faculty leadership, academic planning, postgraduate studies, departmental administration and students' affairs.
List of Appointees and Their Positions
The seven academic staff members appointed to the various positions are listed below:
| S/N | Appointee | New Position |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Prof. Melemi Abatcha | Dean, Students' Affairs Division |
| 2 | Prof. Amase L. Emmanuel | Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies |
| 3 | Prof. Aisha Ibrahim Ningi | Dean, Faculty of Arts |
| 4 | Prof. Mujahid Hamza Shittu | Director of Academic Planning |
| 5 | Prof. Kabiru Mohammed | Head of Department, History and International Studies |
| 6 | Prof. Ejor N. Tiku | Dean, Faculty of Agriculture |
| 7 | Dr. Munnubiya S. Jibrin | Deputy Dean, Students' Affairs Division |
Duration of Appointment
According to the appointment schedule, the appointments will run for a period of two years, commencing on November 11, 2026, and ending on November 10, 2028.
Vice-Chancellor Charges Appointees on Responsibility
Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam urged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence placed in them by carrying out their responsibilities with diligence, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility.
The appointments are expected to strengthen academic leadership, promote effective coordination of University activities and improve the implementation of the institution's academic and administrative policies.