Al-Ansar University Appoints Prof. Fanna Inna Abdulrahman as Acting Vice-Chancellor; The Board of Trustees of Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, upon the recommendation of the Governing Council and in line with the First Schedule Section 4(2) and 3(1) of the University Law, has approved the appointment of Professor Fanna Inna Abdulrahman, FCSN, FICCON, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University. Her appointment takes effect from Monday, 8th September 2025.
Academic and Administrative Journey
Until her appointment, Professor Fanna was on sabbatical leave from the University of Maiduguri, where she lectures in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry. At Al-Ansar University, she has previously served as Head of Department of Chemistry and Coordinator of Examinations and Time Table. She is also the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration) at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri.
Born on 5th March 1963 in Maiduguri, Professor Fanna hails from Ngumati, Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. She began her early education at Yerwa Central Primary School, Maiduguri, and earned her West African School Certificate in 1980 from Federal Government Girls College, Owerri.
She holds multiple degrees from the University of Maiduguri, including:
- B.Sc. in Chemistry (1987)
- M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (1992)
- Master of Public Administration (1997)
- Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (2004)
Career and Achievements
Professor Fanna began her academic career in 1988 as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Maiduguri and rose steadily to the rank of Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in 2011.
Over the years, she has:
- Supervised more than 150 undergraduate projects, 35 M.Sc. theses, and 15 Ph.D. dissertations, five of whom are now professors.
- Authored and co-authored over 150 scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals.
- Participated in more than 25 academic conferences worldwide.
- Served as a Professorial Assessor as well as an External and Internal Examiner for several universities across Nigeria.
Her administrative roles include serving as Head of Department, Remedial Coordinator, Level Coordinator, Sub-Dean, and Dean of the Faculty of Science at different times. She has also been actively involved in numerous committees, including the Faculty Seminar Committee, Board of Research Journal of Science, and the Committee of Provost, Deans, and Directors.
Her research interests span Organic, Natural Product, Medicinal Chemistry, and Environmental Pollution, Impact Assessment, and Management.
Professional Recognition
Professor Fanna is a Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN) and the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON). She currently serves as the President and Chairman of Council, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, under the Federal Ministry of Health.
She is also a Member of the Governing Council of Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, and a Member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru.
Congratulations
The entire Al-Ansar University community extends warm congratulations to Professor Fanna Inna Abdulrahman on her appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor, with best wishes for a successful tenure.
