Kaduna State University promotes 13 lecturers to professors, associate professors

The announcement was made in a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Adamu Bargo, in Kaduna.

The statement explained that six of the 13 staff were promoted to professors while seven were upgraded to associate professors.

Among the promoted professors were Dr. Matoh Dogara of the Physics department, Dr.  Gauis Jatau of the History department, Dr.  Peter Ayuba of the Mathematical Science department and Dr.Tukur Abdulkadir of Political Science.

Others are Dr. Fuhad Sirate-Sheriff and Dr. Nasiru Murtala from the department of Arabic.

The statement added that among the staff upgraded to associate professors were Dr. Binta Kasim of the Mass Communication department and Dr. Ahmed Buba of the Political Science department

Others are Dr. Bashir Kayode from the Physics department, Dr. Aliyu Isah and Dr. Ahmed Shehu from the department of Nigerian Language and Linguistics.

Dr. Ahmad Bello from the Education department and Dr. Patrick Noah were also promoted to associate professors.

The statement noted that the promotion started some time ago and was completed prior to the industrial dispute and should not be treated as promoting striking academic staff.

“While we congratulate those promoted, they should note that promotion was a privilege and therefore, we call upon you to reciprocate this gesture maturely.

The statement urged them to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their responsibilities.