AKUM Dean of Education, Dr. Hassan Usman, Inducted as AFFIT Research Fellow

The Dean, Faculty of Education, Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Dr. Hassan Usman, has been inducted as a Research Fellow of the African Forum for Innovative Teachers (AFFIT) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teacher education, educational research, innovation, and academic leadership.

The colourful induction ceremony, held on Friday, 26th June, 2026, at the Faculty of Education, brought together the Vice Chancellor, Principal Officers, members of the University Management, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, staff, students, and representatives of the African Forum for Innovative Teachers (AFFIT).

Speaking during the ceremony, the Director General of of AFFIT, Dr. Ogah Emmanuel, described the fellowship as a distinguished honour reserved for accomplished educators, scholars, researchers, and institutional leaders whose exceptional commitment has significantly advanced education and research. He noted that Dr. Hassan Usman's remarkable achievements and dedication to academic excellence earned him the continental recognition.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Hassan Usman expressed profound appreciation to AFFIT for finding him worthy of the fellowship. He dedicated the honour to Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, and pledged to continue promoting excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and mentorship.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, represented by the Registrar, Dr. Garba Abdullahi, congratulated the awardee on the well-deserved recognition, describing the honour as a proud achievement not only for Dr. Hassan Usman but also for the Faculty of Education and the University as a whole. He reaffirmed the University's commitment to supporting academic excellence, research, innovation, and global collaborations.

The fellowship further reinforces Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna's growing reputation as a centre of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community service, while showcasing the quality of its academic leadership on the African continent.