Usmanu Danfodiyo University Appoints Prof. Salisu Ahmad Yakasai as New Director of Centre for Hausa Studies

The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has announced the appointment of Professor Salisu Ahmad Yakasai as the new Director of the Centre for Hausa Studies.

The appointment, made under the directive of Vice Chancellor Professor Bashiru Garba, takes effect from September 15, 2025, for a period of two years.

Professor Yakasai is a renowned scholar with extensive experience in Hausa language, literature, and culture. He is currently a Senior Editor at the Tasambo Journal of Language, Literature, and Culture and has served as a faculty member in the Department of Nigerian Languages at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.

The university community expects Prof. Yakasai's appointment to bring new energy and direction to the Centre for Hausa Studies. Colleagues and staff have expressed joy over the news, describing him as "the right person at the right time." They anticipate more learning programs, research, and collaboration that will benefit both the university and the community.

The Centre for Hausa Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto aims to protect and promote the Hausa language and culture. With Prof. Yakasai's leadership, the Centre is poised to achieve greater academic excellence and contribute significantly to the university's mission.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, established in 1975, is a public research university named after the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate. The university has a strong commitment to academic excellence and community service, with 18 faculties and a postgraduate school.