The Senate of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai at its 101st Regular meeting has nominated Professor Salihu Mohammed Niworu, the present Director, Academic Planning as a new Deputy Vice Chancellor.

His nomination followed a vacancy that existed since the expiration of the tenure of the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Hassan Ibrahim on the 29th of August 2025, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University.

The Vice Chancellor is expected to forward the result of the election to Governing Council at its next regular meeting.

Professor Niworu is a Political Scientist from Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

As the Professor of Political Science joins the progressive team of current Management in the University under the leadership of Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman, he will be expected to bring his wealth of experience to bear in actualising the world-class vision of one of the fastest growing State Universities in the country – IBB University, Lapai.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, commended the outgoing Deputy Vice Chancellor for his service and described the new appointment process as transparent and in line with the provisions of the University’s establishing law, which provides for two Deputy Vice Chancellors.

He expressed confidence in Professor Niworu’s capacity to deliver, stressing that his nomination was based on merit, competence, and dedication to the growth of the Institution.

In his acceptance speech, Professor Mohammed Salihu Niworu thanked Almighty Allah, the Vice-Chancellor, and members of the Senate for finding him worthy of the appointment.

He pledged to discharge his responsibilities diligently and work closely with the Management and staff to further the vision of the Institution.

The nomination marks a significant step in the administration of IBBUL as the Institution continues to consolidate its growth and prepare for future milestones beyond its 20th anniversary.