By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, with her five-year tenure commencing on Monday, 1st December 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on today by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Professor Bayero’s appointment follows the recommendation of the University Council after a rigorous and transparent selection process.
Governor Yusuf, who serves as the Visitor to the University, commended the Council Chairman and members for upholding merit and integrity throughout the exercise.
He also called for prayers for Allah’s guidance as the new Vice Chancellor assumes her responsibilities.
Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, an accomplished scholar of Analytical Chemistry, is the first woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry from Bayero University Kano.
She has held several key academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Yusuf Maitama Sule University.
Renowned for her research excellence, leadership strength, and dedication to mentoring young scientists, her appointment is expected to boost academic standards and enhance gender inclusion in higher education across Kano State.
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