The Pro-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Chairman of Council, Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has approved the appointment of Prof. Abdullahi Sallau Modibbo as the acting vice-chancellor of the university pending the appointment of a substantive vice-chancellor.
According to a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the University, Bala I Ahmed II, disclosed that the appointment took effect from Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
The statement added that as acting vice-chancellor, Professor Modibbo will cover the office of the Vice-Chancellor and take full responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the university in consultation with the pro-chancellor.
The appointment is coming as the tenure of Professor Suleiman Bala Mohammed popularly referred to as the “Buffalo Soldier” comes to an end Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
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Until his current appointment, Professor Modibbo was the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academic of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.