The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, has approved the promotion of 43 lecturers to the rank of Professor and 15 lecturers to the rank of Reader.
The decision was taken at the Council’s first quarter meeting for 2026, held on April 13, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Baba Ahmad Jidda (OFR).
According to a statement sent to EduCeleb.com on April 14, 2026 by the Media Aide to the Vice-Chancellor, Sani Lawal Maqarphy, the promotions cut across various academic disciplines, reflecting the institution’s commitment to strengthening teaching, research, and academic excellence.
Those promoted to the rank of Professor include:
Dr. (Mrs.) Balogun Ibiloye – Professor of Fisheries
Dr. Onwunali Martins Royal O. – Professor of Crop Protection
Dr. Maikano Amos – Professor of Animal Science
Dr. Mahmud Abdurrahman Alhaji – Professor of Science Education
Dr. (Mrs.) Sani Amina – Professor of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Tunde Joel Adeshina – Professor of Business Education
Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola Gabriel – Professor of Systematic Theology
Dr. Ikechiamaka Lucky Oduagwu – Professor of Biblical Studies
Dr. Sa’eed Adewusi Gbolahan – Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Omwirhiren Efe Mouson – Professor of Biochemistry
Dr. Nonye Anaso Joy – Professor of Science Education
Dr. Onu David Ameh – Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dr. (Mrs.) Mohammed Binta Asabe – Professor of Science Education
Dr. Joseph Akpan O. – Professor of Science Education
Dr. Akpemi Audu Musa – Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dr. Adewale Hakeem Suleiman – Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Garba Lawal Sani – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. (Mrs.) Yusuf Halima Audi – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Duruh Benjamin Chukwuemeka – Professor of Administration and Planning
Dr. (Mrs.) Pemida Rebecca O. – Professor of Administration and Planning
Dr. Ibrahim Tanimu Muhammad – Professor of Administration and Planning
Dr. (Mrs.) Shehu Safiya Gani – Professor of Administration and Planning
Dr. Balarabe Suleiman – Professor of English Language
Dr. Haliru Umar – Professor of English Language
Dr. Abrak Habila Madaki – Professor of French
Dr. (Mrs.) Dyaji Rifkatu D. – Professor of Geography
Dr. (Mrs.) Bello Olufunmilayo Aduke – Professor of Geography
Dr. Adedokun Oluwatoyin M. – Professor of Geography
Dr. (Mrs.) Abdulrasheed Rashidat Salau – Professor of English
Dr. Ahmad Bello Salihu – Professor of Hausa
Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Ramatu – Professor of Hausa
Dr. (Mrs.) Sidi Halima Bamali – Professor of Home Economics
Dr. (Miss) Okafor Stella Amaka – Professor of Language Education
Dr. (Mrs.) Egwu Gloria Nneka – Professor of Political Science
Dr. Ibrahim Lawal Hunkuyu – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Ahmed Umar Kalmalo – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Usman J. Muhammad – Professor of Islamic Studies
Dr. (Mrs.) Njoku Ngozi Philomena – Professor of Social Studies
Dr. Halilu Lawal – Professor of Social Studies
Dr. Uthman Khalil Yusuf – Professor of Education
Dr. (Mrs.) Morohunkade Ajibola Adejoke – Professor of English Language
Dr. Aderemi Jimoh Ayilara – Professor of Mother Tongue Education
Dr. Peter Matemilola A. – Professor of Yoruba
The lecturers promoted to the rank of Reader are:
Dr. Bayero Abubakar – Reader in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Dr. Ahmed Omodara A. – Reader in Agricultural Science
Dr. (Mrs.) Nuru Ramatu A. – Reader in Science Education
Dr. Yusuf Kabir – Reader in Business Education
Dr. (Mrs.) Garba Maryam Adamu – Reader in Administration and Planning
Dr. (Mrs.) Illah Roseline O. – Reader in African Literatures and Civilization
Dr. Akut Yakubu Bobai – Reader in Geography
Dr. (Mrs.) Onyewuotu Georgina Nwamara – Reader in Guidance and Counselling
Dr. (Mrs.) Ojo Modupe Comfort – Reader in Textile Science
Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Rakiya – Reader in Management Sciences
Dr. (Miss) Iember Amua – Reader in Exercise and Sports Science
Dr. Oyebanji Kolawole Akeem – Reader in Yoruba Language
Dr. Ujata Amos Shuaibu – Reader in Religion Education
Dr. Anyifete Sylvester A. – Reader in Science Education
Dr. (Mrs.) Benjamin Grace Ukagu – Reader in Curriculum and Instruction
The Council congratulated the newly promoted academics and urged them to sustain their contributions to the growth of the university and the advancement of knowledge.
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