Kashere: Nigerian University Appoints New Vice Chancellor as Prof Pate's Tenure Ends
- Federal University Kashere has appointed Prof. Muhammad Inuwa Ja’afaru as its new substantive vice-chancellor after a competitive selection process
- Ja’afaru defeated 19 other candidates and will succeed Prof. Umaru A. Pate, whose tenure ends on February 11, 2026
- The new VC is a Professor of Environmental Microbiology at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, and has previously served as Deputy VC (Admin) and Acting VC
Gombe state - Federal University Kashere (FUK), located in Gombe state, has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor ahead of the end of Professor Umaru A. Pate’s tenure.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Williams O. Aderounmu, following interviews held at the council chamber.
Source: UGC
The university announced that Professor Muhammad Inuwa Ja’afaru has emerged as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution after a competitive selection process.
New VC defeated 19 others
According to the governing council, Prof. Ja’afaru defeated 19 other candidates, scoring the highest overall during the screening process.
As reported by Daily Trust, Aderounmu said the decision was based on merit, stressing that the selection process was rigorous and transparent.
He explained that Ja’afaru’s appointment will take effect as he prepares to replace Professor Pate, whose tenure ends on February 11, 2026.
Who is Prof Muhammad Inuwa Ja’afaru?
The new vice-chancellor is a Professor of Environmental Microbiology in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, at the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, Adamawa state.
Before he emerged as the new FUK VC, Ja’afaru served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at MAU, where he oversaw key administrative responsibilities in the institution.
Ja’afaru was also appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University in June 2024, after the tenure of the then VC ended.
He held the position briefly until July 2024, when he handed over to Professor Ibrahim Umar, who later assumed office as the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Source: Original
Sources within the university community described the new VC as a seasoned administrator, noting that he gained recognition for his leadership role during transition periods.
The appointment comes at a time when Nigerian universities are facing increased calls for stronger administration, improved academic standards and better staff welfare.
University of Abuja appoints new VC
Legit.ng earlier reported that the University of Abuja has appointed Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as its new substantive Vice-Chancellor, following the approval of the institution’s Governing Council.
The appointment was announced during the 80th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council, held on Friday, November 7, 2025, under the chairmanship of Distinguished Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso.
Prof. Fawehinmi’s appointment takes effect from Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and will run for a single, nonrenewable tenure of five years.
NOUN Announces Appointment of New VC
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has named Professor Uduma Oji Uduma as its next Vice-Chancellor, effective February 2026.
His appointment was formally announced by the Governing Council Chairman, Mallam Isa Yuguda, during a press briefing in Abuja.
Professor Uduma, a seasoned academic and barrister, is set to succeed Professor Olufemi Peters upon the completion of his tenure.
Source: Legit.ng
