University of Maiduguri Vice-Chancellor Honored with Award of Excellence for Leadership and Governance

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Professor Muhammed Laminu Mele, has been honored with a prestigious Award of Excellence by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON).

The award was presented on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Muhammadu Buhari Senate Building. Professor Mohammed Ahmed Waziri, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services), received the accolade on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, expressing gratitude to COCSON for their commitment to promoting transparency and justice in Nigeria.

Comrade Olaniyin emphasized that the award serves to encourage good governance and recognize administrative diligence that directly impacts humanity.

This recognition reaffirms UNIMAID's position as a resilient center of academic excellence under its current leadership. For more updates on institutional milestones, visit the University of Maiduguri official website.