Bago appoints new VC for Niger varsity

Niger State governor, Muhammad Bago, has approved the appointment of Professor Suleiman Mohammed Hadi of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as the new Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai.

The appointment follows a rigorous selection process and is effective from Monday, February 17, 2025.

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, explained that the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Suleiman Mohammed Hadi, is predicated on merit, proven credentials, impeccable character, experience, and outstanding performance in the screening and selection exercise conducted by the Governing Council.

The SSG added, “By virtue of your high-level engagements in academia, we have no doubt you will bring your wealth of experience and administrative skills to bear in the discharge of your responsibilities.”

The new Vice Chancellor is expected to develop a mechanism that will position the university to provide affordable quality education, conduct innovative research, and attract scholars to help transform the university into a world-class institution.

The statement noted that the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor is a testament to the present administration’s commitment to excellence in education and the development of the state in general, saying that the government is optimistic that under your leadership, IBB University, Lapai, will continue to thrive as a centre of academic excellence and innovation.

The appointment is for a single term of five years.