Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has given his approval for the appointment of Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim-Yakasai as the new Vice-Chancellor of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa.
This information was conveyed in a statement released on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Office of the Secretary to the Government, Ismaila Dutse.
The statement highlighted that the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor followed recommendations from the Governing Council of the university, as mandated by the legislation establishing it.
The statement added that Yakasai has “demonstrated academic leadership and provided community service,” adding that “he has served as Head of Department, Deputy Dean Student Affairs Department, and Dean, Faculty of Education at the same institution.”
“He joined the services of the Bayero University, Kano in 1991 and rose from lecturer to Dean before he was appointed as Chairman. Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, Bayero University, Kano in 2021.
“He is a Professor of Educational Psychology, a member of the Nigeria Academy of Education, and Counselling Association of Nigeria.”
The statement further indicated that Yakasai assumed office on December 5, 2023.