Sokoto State University Gets New Deputy Vice Chancellors

This is contained in a statement signed by the Information Officer of the university, Mr Zayyanu Shehu, made available to newsmen on Friday in Sokoto.

Sokoto State University Gets New Deputy Vice Chancellors

THE Governing Council of Sokoto State University (SSU) has approved the apointment of two Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs), Academic and Administration. years.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Information Officer of the university, Mr Zayyanu Shehu, made available to newsmen on Friday in Sokoto.

Shehu said that the council, which gave the approvals at its 25th meeting held on Aug. 25, also promoted four staff members to professorial positions.

He said that Professor Bello Yerima was appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, while Professor Attahiru Sifawa was appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration.

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According to him, the ap appointments are for a period of two years and subject to renewal for another two.

Yerima, a Professor of Microbiology, hails from Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State and is a graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

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He is also a holder of Doctorate degree in Applied Microbiology from the University of Jos.

Professor Sifawa hails from Bodinga Local Government council of Sokoto State and is a holder of B.A (Ed) History, M. A and Ph.D. History, from Usmanu Dan fodiyo University, Sokoto.