UniAbuja governing council promotes 21 staff to professorial rank

The governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja (UniAbuja), has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank.

Olanrewaju Tejuoso, the council’s chairman, announced the decision in a recent statement from Habib Yakoob, the acting director of information.

The varsity management promoted 16 senior academics to the rank of professor, while five officers were elevated to the rank of associate professor.

The promotions were approved at the 81st two-day meeting of the governing council, which was held after the external assessment reports on the candidates’ scholarly publications were considered

The promoted academics included clinical pharmacology, science education (physics), electrical engineering, endocrinology, Islamic studies, nephrology, clinical anatomy, dermatology, guidance and counselling, and English Language education.

Others include educational administration and planning, taxation law, geography and environmental management, public administration and e-governance, political science and international relations, and philosophy.

The promotion dates take effect from 2020 and 2025.

In his remarks, Hakeem Fawehinmi, the varsity’s vice chancellor, described the development as a reflection of the institution’s dedication to scholarship, research, and academic excellence.

He said the university will continue to strengthen its internal processes to ensure the timely processing of external assessment reports and the promotion of deserving academics.

“After many years of rigorous academic work and favourable external assessment, these promotions are well deserved. I congratulate the beneficiaries and encourage them to continue making meaningful contributions to the growth of the University. We expect greater scholarly output and academic leadership from them,” Fawehinmi said.

“The University will continue to support and recognise staff who demonstrate diligence and commitment to teaching, research, and community service.”