FUE Zaria Vice-Chancellor Sets New Global Ranking and Visibility Agenda

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUE Zaria), Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure, has formally tasked the University Ranking Committee with executing strategic initiatives to elevate the institution’s global standing.

During a high-level meeting with the committee on February 10, 2026, Professor Bunkure emphasized that the university’s transition from a College of Education to a full-fledged University necessitates a robust digital footprint and international scholarly recognition.

To drive this transformation, the Vice-Chancellor issued several key directives aimed at modernizing the university’s academic culture:

Digital Presence: Mandatory use of official institutional email addresses for all staff to unify the university's digital identity.

Scholarly Visibility: Encouraging faculty to actively publish and maintain profiles on reputable platforms like Google Scholar, Academia.edu, and other peer-review outlets.

Ranking Integration: Pursuit of registration with the Times Higher Education (THE) and other credible global ranking bodies.

Research Funding: Maximizing the utilization of TETFund interventions for advanced research and academic sponsorships.

Professor Bunkure highlighted that FUE Zaria possesses immense internal capacity, revealing that the university is currently processing the promotion of 42 Chief Lecturers to the rank of Professor. "The University is moving fast," he stated, "and if the current momentum is sustained, we will rank among the best globally."

In his briefing, the Committee Chairman, Dr. David Onu, confirmed that a standard template is being developed to harvest institutional data for the University website. To ensure success, the committee proposed:

The appointment of Desk Officers across all Faculties.

Improving campus connectivity to facilitate data uploading and research.

Implementing strategies to attract international students to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The meeting concluded with the presentation of a checklist of resources required to meet these benchmarks, signaling a shift toward data-driven administration and global academic competitiveness.