University of Ilorin Alumna Professor Nazmat Surajudeen Appointed Vice Chancellor of USET in Gambia

Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde, a distinguished alumna of the University of Ilorin, has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia.

Prof. Surajudeen-Bakinde was selected by the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a two-year volunteer service in The Gambia. Following a rigorous recruitment process, she emerged as the top candidate for the Vice Chancellor position.

Key Highlights:

- First female Vice Chancellor in The Gambia

- Holds B.Eng (1997) and M.Eng (2004) from the University of Ilorin, and PhD (2010) from the University of Liverpool

- Former lecturer, Department of Electrical & Electronics, University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin community congratulates Prof. Surajudeen-Bakinde on this historic achievement, wishing her success in her new role.