Dr. Umar Musa Adam Elected Head of Department of Political Science at Sa’adu Zungur University

Dr. Umar Musa Adam has been elected as the new Head of Department (HOD) for Political Science in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State.

The election, which took place in January 2026, marks a significant leadership transition for the department. Dr. Adam, a respected scholar within the faculty, succeeds the previous administration with a mandate to drive academic excellence and foster research-driven development within the political science discipline.

As HOD, Dr. Adam will oversee the administrative and academic coordination of one of the university’s most active departments. Stakeholders and colleagues have expressed optimism regarding his leadership, citing his commitment to student development and institutional growth.

This appointment follows a series of strategic leadership updates at Sa’adu Zungur University aimed at strengthening the Faculty of Social Sciences and enhancing the institution's overall academic standing.