ABU Appoints Prof. Adamu Ahmed as Vice-Chancellor; Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has officially announced the appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as its new Vice-Chancellor.
The Governing Council approved the appointment during its 209th Special Meeting held on 5th February 2025. The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR.
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Appointment Details
- Tenure Begins: 1st May 2025
- Duration: Five years
About Prof. Adamu Ahmed
Academic & Professional Background
Prof. Ahmed is a distinguished scholar and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
- Date of Birth: 2nd April 1964
- Current Role: Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Federal University of Education, Kano
Educational Qualifications
- BSc Geography – 1985, ABU Zaria
- MSc Urban and Regional Planning – 1990, ABU Zaria
- PhD Urban and Regional Planning – 2000, ABU Zaria
- Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development & Finance – 2006, Urban Land Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
Career at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Prof. Ahmed has had a distinguished academic career at ABU, spanning over three decades.
- Joined ABU: 1991
- Became Professor: 2012
Notable Positions Held:
- Director, Directorate of University Advancement
- Coordinator/Director, Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS)
- Head, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Government & International Roles
- Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Lands and Survey, Bauchi State (2019 – 2021)
- Coordinator/Director, United Nations University Institute for Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), Nagoya, Japan – Regional Centre for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (Since 2013)
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Contributions to Research & Development
- Led curriculum reforms at ABU.
- Established the Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS).
- Secured local and international research grants.
- Facilitated ABU’s “Best Planning School” Award in Nigeria (2012).
- Led Nigerian delegation to the UNEP Grete/Exchange Programme in China.
- Coordinated grant applications for World Bank Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) programmes worth over $8 million.
- Managed collaborations with Dangote Foundation, NNPC, and CCECC.
- Developed an endowment programme aimed at securing ₦5 billion in annual funding.
Professional Memberships & Awards
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
- Registered Town Planner
- Board of Trustees Member, Nigerian Resilient Cities Network (NRCN)
- NITP President’s Award for Meritorious Service (2010)
- Town Planners Registration Council “Best Planning School” Award (2012)
- Chinese Ambassador’s Award – October 1st Prize (2019)
Academic Contributions
- Attended 29 local & international conferences
- Delivered 23 academic public lectures & papers
Prof. Adamu Ahmed brings a wealth of experience in education, urban planning, and leadership to his new role as Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University.
