Northwest University Kano Holds Historic First Senate Meeting Under First Female Acting Vice‑Chancellor

Northwest University Kano marked a historic milestone on Thursday, 27 November 2025, as Professor Aisha Garba Habib, the institution’s first female Acting Vice‑Chancellor, presided over her inaugural Senate meeting at the Senate Chamber on the university’s main campus.

The meeting — the first convened under Professor Habib’s leadership — symbolizes the university’s progress toward gender‑inclusive leadership and strengthened academic governance. A strong turnout of Senate members — including deans, directors and senior scholars — underscored the significance of the occasion and the collective commitment to the university’s new phase.

In her address, Professor Habib called on the university community to support her administration in advancing teaching, research and community service excellence. She emphasized the importance of unity, mutual understanding and shared dedication as the institution pursues continued academic distinction.

The statement was issued by Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of the Public Relations Unit, on behalf of the Registrar [1].