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The Senate of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, has approved the promotion of five senior academic Staff to the ranks of Professor and Reader (Associate Professor).
The decision followed the consideration of favourable reports submitted by external assessors, affirming that the beneficiaries satisfied the University’s stringent requirements for academic advancement.
The promotions were approved during the 108th Regular Meeting of the University Senate held on Thursday, July 2, 2026. They take effect from October 1, 2025, in line with recommendations of the Appointment and Promotion Committee, which were subsequently ratified by the University Council after the successful evaluation of the candidates’ teaching, research, publications, community service, and other academic contributions.
A memo presented to the Senate by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman indicated that the promoted staff had fulfilled all the prescribed conditions for elevation to their new academic ranks following positive assessments by independent external evaluators.
According to the memo, Dr. Aliyu Alhaji Zakariyya of the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, was elevated to the rank of Professor.
Promoted to the rank of Reader (Associate Professor) are Dr. Isah Mohammed Chado of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences; Dr. Jibrin Alhaji Yabagi of the Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Sciences; Dr. Zubairu Muhammad Isah Doko of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts; and Dr. Musa Mustapha of the Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences.
The Senate noted that the promotions underscore the University’s commitment to recognising merit, encouraging cutting-edge research, rewarding excellence in teaching, and fostering community engagement.
The Institution believes that investing in the professional growth of its academic staff is essential to sustaining high standards in teaching, research, innovation, and service delivery.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, congratulated the newly promoted academics, describing their elevation as a recognition of years of dedication, perseverance, and scholarly achievement. He encouraged them to continue advancing knowledge through impactful research, quality teaching, mentorship of younger academics, and meaningful contributions to national development.
He further reaffirmed the University’s resolve to maintain a transparent, merit-driven promotion system that rewards excellence and motivates staff to attain higher levels of academic distinction, expressing confidence that the newly promoted scholars would contribute significantly to enhancing IBB University’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence and innovation.
Professor Hadi also appreciated the Visitor and Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago for his support to the University, stressing that the constant support has been very encouraging.
