New Deans have emerged in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai after elections conducted at the different Faculties.

The elected Deans emerged through a transparent and democratic process, reflecting the commitment of the University to upholding academic excellence and foster inclusive leadership.

The election and subsequent emergence of new Deans mark a new phase of leadership at the Faculty level, critical to the university’s mission of advancing knowledge and contributing to national development.

The newly elected Deans are:

• Professor Solomon Danjuma, Faculty of Agriculture.
• Professor John Jiya, Faculty of Education and Arts.
• Professor Muhammad Alkali, Faculty of Languages and Communication Studies.
• Professor Dennis Aidelokhai, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences.
• Professor Musa Mohammed, Faculty of Natural Sciences
• Professor Abraham Onugba, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.

The Acting Vice- Chancellor, Professor Hassan Ibrahim congratulated the new Deans on their well-deserved victory at the polls and commended their colleagues for the confidence reposed in them.

He encouraged the new Deans to see their positions as opportunities to serve, lead, and inspire.

Professor Ibrahim charged them to discharge their duties diligently and uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and innovation, urging them to emphasize on the importance of working closely with Faculty members to create an environment conducive for academic excellence, research, and service delivery.

“Your success depends on fostering teamwork, inclusiveness, and a shared vision for progress,” he added.

The Acting Vice- Chancellor concluded by offering heartfelt prayers for God’s guidance throughout their tenure.

He expressed optimism that their collective efforts would contribute immensely to achieving the university’s desired goals and strengthening its reputation as a center of learning and innovation.

The entire University community congratulated the elected Deans and wish them a successful and impactful tenure.

A delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the reaccreditation of Mass Communication program arrived with more assurances for the University.

Welcoming the team, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Hassan Ibrahim, expressed profound gratitude to the Acting Executive Secretary of NUC for sending what he described as a “powerful delegation” composed of distinguished scholars from notable institutions.

Professor Ibrahim emphasized that the team’s visit was not just to critique but to assess and guide the Institution’s Mass Communication program.

“You have come here not only to scrutinize what we are doing, but also to guide us. Where we are doing well, you will tell us how to improve, and where we are not doing well, the right thing is to show us how to correct it,” he said.

He assured the delegation of the University’s full support throughout the exercise, stressing the value of collaboration in academic development.

Speaking on behalf of the visiting team, the Leader, Professor Cosmos Eze, a professor of mass communication commended IBBU’s commitment to academic excellence and outlined the purpose of the visit as straight forward yet significant.

“As representatives of the National Universities Commission, we are here to assess the state of the Mass Communication program, focusing on its curriculum, facilities, staffing, and overall compliance with the Commission’s standards. However, our role goes beyond mere assessment; we are here to collaborate with the University, offering constructive feedback that will help this program achieve greater heights,” he stressed.

Professor Eze further lauded the University’s level of preparation and commitment, noting that IBBU values academic excellence and is diligently working to position itself as a leader in higher education.

He assured the University that the exercise would be conducted with fairness, transparency, and in the best interest of the institution and its students.

The representative of the NUC, Malam Mansur Umar Bunza in a message, reiterating the Commission’s dedication to maintaining high academic standard in Nigerian universities.

He praised IBBU’s leadership and encouraged a collaborative approach to address any gap identified during the process.

“We are here to evaluate the program against established benchmarks, identify areas of strength, and provide recommendations for areas requiring improvement,” he added.

Malam Bunza emphasized that IBBU holds a special place within Nigeria’s academic landscape and that the Commission recognizes its contributions to shaping future leaders.

Speaking, the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Teenage Samuel Ende presented a detailed overview of the program, highlighting its curriculum, facilities, faculty qualifications, and student achievements.

The presentation underscored the department’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to excel in the media industry.

In his closing remarks and vote of thanks, the Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki who was represented by the Establishment Secretary, Mr. Sunday Gana, extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for his commitment to ensuring high standards in Nigerian universities.

He stressed that the decision to send such a distinguished and competent team of assessors for the accreditation exercise speaks volumes about the Commission’s dedication to academic excellence.

He said the presence of the team was not just on an evaluation, but also a reinforcement of the shared vision to nurture the institutions that produce globally competitive graduates.

The visit is expected to yield recommendations that will enhance the Mass Communication program, reinforcing IBBU’s reputation as a hub for academic excellence and citadel of learning in Nigeria.

It would be recalled that the Mass Communications program got its first accreditation in 2020.

This is to inform all UTME/DE candidates applying for admission into IBBU Lapai that the institution will no longer consider candidates with unresolved result verification issues. Accordingly, the results of all candidates whose results could not be verified have been uploaded on the school portal, along with the reasons for verification failure.

All eligible candidates are advised to check their verification status and follow the instructions provided alongside their names.

Please note: no result verification, no admission.

Candidates with “Invalid Scratch Card or Token Details” Issue or

“Card Usage Limit Exceeded” Issue or “Used Card” Issue:

 Step 1: Purchase a new scratch card or token.

 Step 2: Use it once to check your result on the relevant portal (WAEC, NECO, etc.).

 Step 3: If successful,

Step 4: Log in to the IBBU Post-UTME Portal at postutme.ibbu.edu.ng.

Step 5: Accurately enter your card details along with your exam information.

Step 6: Print your acknowledgment slip and verify that all entries are correct.

 

Note 1: If you cannot check your result with the new card, do not submit it, as this may lead to disqualification.

Note 2: Candidates using WAEC, NABTEB, and NBAIS should enter both the scratch card PIN and card serial numbers. NECO candidates should only enter the token, no serial number is required.

Candidates with “Invalid Exam Details” Issue:

Step 1: Obtain a new scratch card.

Step 2: Use it once to check your result on the relevant portal (WAEC, NECO, etc.).

Step 3: If successful,

Step 4: Log in to the IBBU Post-UTME Portal at postutme.ibbu.edu.ng.

Step 5: Carefully enter both your exam and card details.

Step 6: Print your acknowledgment slip and verify that all entries are correct.

 

Note 1: If you cannot check your result with the new card, do not submit it, as this may lead to disqualification.

Note 2: Candidates using WAEC, NABTEB, and NBAIS should enter both the scratch card PIN and card serial numbers. NECO candidates should only enter the token, no serial number is required.

Candidates with “Name Discrepancy/Mismatch” Issue:

Step 1: Print your O’Level result(s).

Step 2: Print your UTME/DE registration slip.

Step 3: Compare the names on both documents to identify any discrepancies.

Step 4: Visit the NIN and JAMB offices to correct your name as it appears on your O’Level result.

Candidates Who Committed Fraud by altering their O’level grades:

Disqualification

General Instructions for All Candidates:

1. JAMB CAPS O’Level Result Submission:

All candidates must also submit their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS. Those who initially submitted awaiting results and have now received their results must update their records with the actual grades.

Candidates whose O’Level results are not uploaded on JAMB CAPS will not be admitted or allowed to register on the IBBU portal.

2. Issues with Café Attendants:

Note 1: Be cautious of café attendants who sell the same card to multiple candidates.

  Note 2: Some café attendants may enter incorrect information for candidates.

Always confirm all entries made on your behalf by café attendants.

 Conclusion and Final Instructions:

Candidates are advised to strictly follow the above instructions to avoid disqualification.

Candidates who do not find their names on the portal should recheck their O’Level submission on both CAPS and the IBBU portal.

Candidates who submitted awaiting o’level results and have now gotten their results with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, should update their results with the actual grades obtained. Also, Candidates who submitted less than five credits but have additional results should submit them to complete the required five credits. No candidate will be admitted with less than five credits.

Lastly, candidates are advised to ignore any messages not issued through the IBBU portal or official media channels and to beware of fraudsters seeking to exploit desperate admission seekers.

Once again:

No result verification, no admission, and

No CAPS O’Level result upload, no admission

…Appreciates the Visitor for the opportunity to serve

The immediate past Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu has handed the mantle of leadership to his successor who is on acting capacity, Professor Hassan Ibrahim with immense and heartwarming gratitude and appreciation to the Farmer Governor and Visitor to the University, Umaru Mohammed Bago.

In a brief ceremony during an emergency Executive Management meeting held in the Management Meeting Room, Professor Adamu said as the fifth Vice Chancellor of the University, he thanked God Almighty for His protection, guidance, wisdom and blessing upon him throughout his tenure.

The outgoing Vice Chancellor expressed his profound gratitude to the Visitor, Ministries of Tertiary Education, Finance, and that of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for their support and guidance throughout his term in office.

He also acknowledged the support and collaboration of stakeholders, including the Chairman of the University Fund Board of Trustees, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, the Chancellor and Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness , Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago, the Host Emir, His Royal Highness, Engr. Umaru Bago Tafida III and the entire University staff, as well as the In-House Unions, Alumni, Student Union and other partners who have contributed to the institution’s success.

Professor Adamu stressed that the goals he set from the beginning of his tenure have been almost ninety percent achieved, adding that they are significant accomplishments and testimonies to his leadership and the hard work of the University Management team.

He further added that the Management under his leadership could proudly say that the last five years has been highly successful and that the Institution has made significant progress in various areas, such as, Academic excellence, Research and innovation, Infrastructural development, human capital development, student enrollment and retention, Community engagement and outreach with International and global partnerships.

The outgoing Vice Chancellor acknowledged that his accomplishments were not solely his own, but also due to the collective efforts, support, dedication and commitment of other Management staff.

He prayed for sustained success and greater heights for the University, its community and the incoming Acting Vice Chancellor.

Responding, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Hassan Ibrahim congratulated the outgoing Vice Chancellor for a successful tenure, assuring that the tempo already created on the lane on moving IBBUL forward will continue.

The Acting Vice Chancellor further assured the Management of his commitment to build upon the progress made by his predecessor, with a focus on consolidation, solidification, and sustainability.

He said his goal is to create a solid foundation that would support the University’s continued success and progress in the future, and urged other members of the Management to demonstrate same level of commitment, support and collaboration to him for continuity.

Professor Hassan Ibrahim wished the outgoing Vice Chancellor a joyful sabbatical leave with happiness, good health and fulfillment.

In his remark, the Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Vice Chancellor for his unwavering dedication to the University’s mission and vision and acknowledged his selfless devotion to the growth and development of the Institution.

He added that the legacy of the outgoing Vice Chancellor would undoubtedly continue to inspire and motivate them.

He appreciated him for his exceptional leadership, commitment and dedication to the University, and prayed for a greater future endeavor, happiness and divine protection and guidance.

Alhaji Kusherki enjoined the entire Management to accord the support, collaboration and understanding to the Acting Vice Chancellor.