NSUK VC Announces Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Academic and Administrative Leadership

In a strategic move to bolster the administrative and academic framework of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman (Fellow; UNESCO, ACLS, FIIFPN, CBER), has approved a series of new appointments across various directorates, faculties, and departments.

The appointments, confirmed by the Registrar, Dr. Bala Isyaka Ahmed II, reflect the administration's commitment to excellence and its vision for a robust, 21st-century citadel of learning.

Key Appointments at a Glance

A. Directorate Leadership

■ Prof. Moses Z. Zira - Director, Brunon Holyst Institute of European Studies 

■ Prof. Mohammed B. Babanumma - Director, Institute of Legislative Studies 

■ Prof. Nachamada V. Bulawayo - Ag. Director of ICT 

■ Dr. Daniel James Chikada - Ag. Director of ISDEVCOM 

■ Dr. Ismail Yusuf Usman - Ag. Director, Centre for Historical Research & Heritage Preservation 

■ Dr. Comfort Ayinekweyi Adokwe - Ag. Director, Centre for Gender Studies

B. Faculty & Media Management

 ▪︎ Dr. Suleiman Garba: Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering.

 ▪︎ Dr. Jamila Aminu: Manager, NSUK FM Radio Station.

Academic Departmental Leadership (Heads of Department)

The following individuals have been appointed to lead their respective academic units:

● Business Administration: Prof. J. E. I. Abah (HOD)

● Accounting: Dr. Halima Abubakar (Ag. HOD)

● Banking & Finance: Dr. Abdulkarim Shuaibu Alhassan (Ag. HOD)

● Economics: Dr. Abdul Ibrahim (Ag. HOD)

● Arts Education: Dr. Sharifudeen Ayo (Ag. HOD)

● Educational Foundations: Dr. James Musa Adikwu (Ag. HOD)

● History and Diplomatic Studies: Dr. Ismaila Yusuf Usman (Ag. HOD)

● Sociology: Dr. Sadi Yiga Timothy (Ag. HOD)

● Psychology: Dr. Kenku Hakeem (Ag. HOD)

● Urban and Regional Planning: Dr. Adamu Musa Eya (Ag. HOD)

● Securities and Investment Management: Dr. Samuel I. Iyere (Ag. HOD)

Deputy Directors

To support the various institutes and centers, the following Deputy Directors were appointed:

▪︎ Dr. Yahaya Sabo Sarkin Noma: Institute of Legislative Studies.

▪︎ Dr. Hajara Hassan Ahmed: Centre for Gender Studies (Programs).

▪︎ Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad Aliyu: Entrepreneurship Development Centre.

▪︎ Dr. Salihu Audu Abdullahi: Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL).

▪︎ Dr. A. O. Oforghor: SIWES.

▪︎ Dr. Iya Haruna Ayuba: Centre for Career Development.

Tenure of Appointments

According to the Registrar, the tenures for these positions are as follows:

° Directors (Brunon Holyst & Legislative Studies): Two (2) Years.

° Deputy Directors, Deputy Deans, and others: One (1) Year.

The Vice-Chancellor congratulates the new appointees and urges them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their respective roles, ensuring that Nasarawa State University, Keffi, continues to shine as a center of academic excellence.