GSU Inaugurates 13th SRC As Bashir Adamu Hassan Pledges Accountable Leadership

Gombe State University (GSU) has inaugurated its 13th Students' Representative Council (SRC) for the 2026/2027 academic session, with newly elected President, Senator Bashir Adamu Hassan, pledging an inclusive, accountable and student-centred administration.

The inauguration and swearing-in ceremony held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the University's New Multipurpose Hall, marked the transition from the outgoing 12th SRC led by Abubakar Aminu Muhammad (ALA) to the new leadership.

The eremony was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Danladi Mohammed Umar; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Rashid Abdulgani; the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Isaac Ediba; Dr. Sani Gombe, who represented Dr. Jamilu Isyaka Gwamna; and other university officials and student leaders.

In his remarks, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Isaac Ediba, commended the peaceful conduct of the SRC election and urged students to uphold discipline, respect constituted authority and promote peaceful coexistence.

Following the dissolution of the outgoing SRC by the Speaker of the Student Representative Assembly, Legal Samkong, the newly elected executives were sworn into office after subscribing to the Oaths of Allegiance and Service.

In his valedictory remarks, the outgoing President, Abubakar Aminu Muhammad, congratulated his successor and appreciated the University Management for its guidance and support throughout his tenure.

In his inaugural address, Senator Bashir Adamu Hassan described leadership as a responsibility and an opportunity to serve rather than merely occupy an office. He pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor, with renewed focus on accountability, inclusiveness, effective representation and improved student welfare.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Danladi Mohammed Umar, presented Certificates of Service to members of the Electoral Committee in recognition of their contributions to the successful conduct of the election, after which the committee was formally dissolved.

The ceremony ended with the formal handover of responsibilities, marking the beginning of a new SRC administration expected to strengthen student representation and promote responsible leadership within the University.