The University of Abuja , UniAbuja , has approved the promotion of 23 academic staff to professorial rank.
While 13 members of the faculty were promoted to the rank of professor, ten others were promoted to the rank of associate professor.
The institution approved the promotion of the staff at its 80th Regular Meeting of the Appointment and Promotion Committee , A&PC , held on Friday 16th June 2023, according to a statement signed by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director, Information & University Relations, on Thursday.
“Council had considered and approved promotion of staff to professorial rank at various times, subject to favorable external assessment.” Following receipt of the assessments, the University sought Ministry of Education approval for the release of the promotion to the beneficiaries, subject to ratification by the Governing Council when it is formed.
“The exercise reveals that the academic staff were promoted across several disciplines which include education foundation, medical microbiology, geography, environmental science, history and diplomatic studies, and soil science.
“Other disciplines were Christian religious studies, biological science, statistics, microbiology, veterinary medicine, chemical engineering, public administration, biochemistry, obstetrics & Geology, and microbiology & parasitology,” according to the press release.
Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice Chancellor, congratulated the newly promoted staff, describing them as hardworking academics committed to the advancement of knowledge in their various fields of endeavor.
According to the statement, Na’Allah said, “This is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication.” Your promotions reflect not only your individual accomplishments, but also the University’s commitment to nurturing and supporting its academic community.
“You have all consistently shown your unwavering dedication to your respective fields. I will ask you not to give up on making an impact in your field of knowledge. I encourage you to embrace your roles as mentors, innovators, and change agents in order to push the boundaries of knowledge, conduct more groundbreaking research, and inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders.”
