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.
Until his current appointment, Professor Modibbo was the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academic of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.