DR. SALISU OGBO USMAN PROMOTE TO THE RANK OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WITH 25 OTHERS, 4 PROFESSORS.
The Governing Council of the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, PAAU has approved the promotion of 26 academic staff to the rank of associate professor at the 64 senate regular meeting held on 21 – 23rd June, 2023.
The Council also approved the promotion of 4 academic staff to the rank of professor. They are; Dr. Owoyemi, Julius Olugbenga of the Department Of Sociology, Dr. Adediran, Samson Adewale of the Department Of Accounting, Dr. Egwemi, Oja Paul of the Department Of Theater Arts, and Dr. Alaba, Obaje Anthony of Department of English and Literary Studies.
The breakdown of the 26 academic staff promoted to the rank of associate professor cut across several disciplines which include 2 staff in Mass Communication; Accounting; 1, Arabic and Islamic Studies;1, Human Kinetics and Health Education; 1, Obstetrics and Gynecology;1, Jurisprudence and International Law; 1, Agric Econs and Extension;3, Biochemistry;1, Political Science;1, Public Administration; 2, Science Education (Chemistry); 1, Sociology; 1, Commercial and Industrial Law;1, Physics;2, Crop Production;1, Public Law;1, Economics;1, Fishery and Aquaculture;1 Pure and Industrial Chemistry;1, Animal Production;1, and 1 Philosophy.
The names are; Dr Salisu Usman Ogbo, Dr. Ogwu, Chris Attah, Dr. Ude Alexander Onyebuchi, Dr. Abubakar, N. Muhammed, Dr. Saad, Murtala, Dr. Akogu, Simon Peterside Onuche, Dr. Ekpa, Shedrack, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammed Kabiru, Dr. Atanu, Francis Atanu, Dr. Ujah, John Sule, Dr. Achimugwu, Lawrence, Dr. Gommet, I. Thomas, Dr. Anum, Victoria, Dr. Ujah, Ofunu Mariam, Dr. Adejoh, Patrick, Dr. Owolabi, Joseph Ayodele, Dr. Tanko, U. Musa, Dr. Ochala, Isaiah, Dr. Kabo, Sarinus Ettor Dr. Sani, ldris Ahmed, Dr. (Mrs) Onimisi, Meriyamoh Mero, Dr. Sale, John Friday, Dr. Okpe, Ameh Alfa, Dr. Achimugu, Hassan, Dr. Okpanachi Anthony ldoko and Dr. Adah Obe Christopher.
In a statement made available, the vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Marietu Tenuche was quoted to have said, the Staff promotion was a testimony to their continued dedication, academic excellence, hard work, and discipline. Adding that, the state university governing council is determined to ensure that every staff gets promoted as and when due.
The vice chancellor congratulated the staff who have been promoted by Council at its 65 Regular meetings. Noting that, it’s a demonstration of hard work, diligence and determination on their part.
– Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK
Lokoja, Kogi State
