BOSU Delegation Congratulates Acting Vice-Chancellor of Al-Ansar University and Commissioner for Environment

The Deputy Vice Vice-Chancellor Administration) of Borno State University (BOSU), Professor Shettima Bulama Mustapha, on Thursday, led a high-powered delegation to Al-Ansar University to congratulate its Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fanna Inna Abdurahman, on her recent appointment.

In his remarks, Professor Shettima Mustapha who represented the Vice Chancellor Professor Babagana Gutti, described the appointment of Professor Fanna—former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration) at BOSU—as well-deserved.

He noted that her dedication, excellence in academia, and commitment to hard work made her elevation unsurprising.

“On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babagana Gutti, who was unavoidably absent and the entire BOSU community, we congratulate you on this milestone. BOSU is proud of you, and we pray for your continued success in this new role and beyond,” he said.

Responding, Professor Fanna expressed gratitude to the BOSU leadership for the thoughtful visit. She said she was deeply honored and overwhelmed by the show of solidarity from her former colleagues.

She further commended the efforts of BOSU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellors and urged them to sustain their hard work. Professor Fanna also called on all members of both institutions to continue to support and pray for one another, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration for greater institutional success.

The delegation also paid a similar visit to the new Commissioner for the Environment, Engineer Mohammed Habib in his office at the Musa Usman Secretariat.

Professor Mustapha Bulama Shetima extolled the leadership qualities and legacy of the Commissioner while at BOSU and expressed optimism that he will bring to bear that expertise in his ministry.

The Commissioner Engineer Mohammed Habib, thanked the delegation and the Vice Chancellor Professor Babagana Gutti for identifying with him and for his support and cooperation while he was the Director of Works Physical Planning and Development at BOSU and assured that he will not let BOSU down. He said "my doors remain open at any time for consultation and advice as I am still part and percil of the University".

Among the delegation were the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Professor Shuaibu Garba Ngulde, Directors and Units head amongst others.