Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure effective 1 December 2025.
The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the approval followed a recommendation by the University Council after what was described as a rigorous selection process. Governor Yusuf, who serves as Visitor to the University, commended the Council Chairman and members for upholding merit and integrity during the exercise.
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He also called for prayers for divine guidance for the new Vice Chancellor as she assumes office.
Professor Bayero, an expert in Analytical Chemistry, is the first female PhD holder in Chemistry from Bayero University Kano. She has held key academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Yusuf Maitama Sule University.
She is widely recognised for her research contributions and mentorship of young scientists. Her appointment is expected to further strengthen academic development and advance gender inclusion in Kano’s higher education sector.
