KASU extends tenure of Deputy Vice Chancellors; The 149th Senate Meeting of Kaduna State University (KASU) has reaffirmed the selection of three Deputy Vice Chancellors for another term of two years. They are:
- Professor Muhammad Bashir Ali – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration
- Professor Yushau Ibrahim Ango – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics
- Professor Helen Afang Andow – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Strategy, Innovation and Service Delivery
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, expressed appreciation to the reaffirmed DVCs for their dedication to the growth of KASU. He particularly commended the harmonious working relationship and teamwork they have fostered within the university’s leadership.
Speaking on behalf of the Deputy Vice Chancellors, Professor Muhammad Bashir Ali assured the Senate and university community that they would continue to work diligently towards advancing the institution.
Forensic Guards of Nigeria Honours KASU Vice Chancellor
In another development, the Forensic Guards of Nigeria has honoured the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, as National Patron during a special investiture ceremony.
The organisation also called for collaboration with Kaduna State University to advance forensic science education. As part of the honour, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was presented to establish a Forensic Club and an intensive training programme for final-year students.
Top management staff, including the three Deputy Vice Chancellors, the Registrar Barr. Smaira Balarabe, and the Administrator of Kafanchan Campus, Professor Hauwa Evelyn Yusuf, were also decorated with various categories of the Guard’s award.
Professor Musa expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that it challenges the university to enhance knowledge, research, and practical skills that will benefit students and the wider society. He emphasized the importance of forensic information in addressing insecurity and criminal identification.
Abraham Kwaghfan, Forensic Ambassador and National Patron, highlighted collaborations with institutions such as the Forensic Ambassadors Academy, Ghana, Forensic Guards Nigeria, and Ambassadors Africa in Benin and Togo, which focus on closing gaps in forensic education and practice across Africa.
Professor Hauwa Evelyn Yusuf, who led the KASU team to the ceremony, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to expanding its expertise and footprint in forensic science education.
