NSUK Secretary Alhaji Umar Shehu Elected Chairman of CSPGCS
NSUK Secretary Alhaji Umar Shehu Elected Chairman of CSPGCS
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In a significant boost to the administrative profile of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Alhaji Umar Shehu, has emerged as the National Chairman of the Committee of Secretaries of Postgraduate Colleges and Schools of Nigerian Universities (CSPGCS).
The election was the crowning highlight of the 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 5th Workshop of the Committee, hosted by Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, on Friday, 6th February 2026.
The keenly contested process involving chief administrative officers from universities across the federation. His victory is seen as a validation of his:
Administrative Depth: Years of experience in managing postgraduate affairs at NSUK.
Professional Competence: A track record of implementing efficient academic processes.
Leadership Vision: A commitment to standardising postgraduate administration nationwide.
Strengthening the Nigerian Postgraduate Framework
As the professional umbrella body for administrative heads of postgraduate institutions, the CSPGCS is central to the Nigerian university system. Under Alhaji Shehu’s leadership, the committee is expected to focus on:
Standardisation: Harmonising administrative protocols for postgraduate education across Nigerian universities.
Service Delivery: Enhancing the experience and efficiency of service for postgraduate students.
Global Synergy: Fostering collaborations that align Nigerian postgraduate schools with international academic standards.
The NSUK Information and Protocol Unit described the election as a "well-deserved national recognition" that underscores the university's growing influence in the national academic landscape. The emergence of an NSUK official as the head of this strategic committee is expected to deepen institutional synergy and promote the university’s "Knowledge for Development" agenda.
Alhaji Umar Shehu succeeds the outgoing leadership and is expected to hit the ground running with a new executive team dedicated to advancing postgraduate administration in Nigeria.
