NSUK Registrar Commends Umar Shehu on Appointment as IMAP Registrar, Highlights Role of Mentorship

The Registrar of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Dr. Bala Isyaka Ahmed II, has commended Mallam Umar Shehu on his appointment as substantive Registrar of Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP), Lafia, describing the achievement as a testament to professional growth and effective mentorship within the NSUK Registry.

Dr. Ahmed gave the commendation on Friday, October 9, 2026, during a send-forth ceremony organised by the NSUK Registry Welfare Scheme in honour of its immediate past Chairman at the University’s Senate Chamber.

Dr. Ahmed, who is also Patron of the Scheme, congratulated Mallam Shehu and commended him and his former executive committee for their contributions to the Scheme. He urged the new IMAP Registrar to uphold the values of integrity, diligence and excellence and remain a worthy ambassador of NSUK.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Halima Aliyu Doma-Kutigi, congratulated Mallam Shehu, attributing his appointment to hard work, dedication, competence and professional expertise. She urged him to discharge his new responsibilities with humility and integrity.

Earlier, the Chairperson of the Registry Welfare Scheme, Hajiya Ramatu Liman, Esq., welcomed the University’s principal officers, directors and union representatives. She commended Dr. Ahmed for his mentorship and commitment to staff development, highlighting his role in shaping the careers of Registry personnel.

In his response, Mallam Shehu expressed gratitude to Almighty God and the University Management for the opportunities provided to him. He particularly acknowledged Dr. Ahmed’s guidance, support and leadership, which he said had contributed significantly to his professional development and career advancement.

He also urged members of the NSUK Registry to embrace digital technology and continually upgrade their technological skills to enhance administrative efficiency and remain relevant in modern university administration.

Other dignitaries who delivered goodwill messages included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Linkages, Associate Professor K’tso Nghargbu; the University Librarian, Dr. Aliyu Abdulkadir; and the Bursar, Mallam Murtala Kana, represented by Pastor Thomas Akwaden. Representatives of the Joint Action Congress (JAC), NSUK Chapter, also congratulated the celebrant.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by the Secretary of the Registry Welfare Scheme, who appreciated the guests for their attendance and reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to staff welfare and professional development under the guidance of the University Registrar.