FUGA appoints Geidam Vice-Chancellor, ,
The Governing Council of the Federal University Gashu’a (FUGA), Yobe State, has appointed Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor.
He became the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University since its establishment.
A statement issued on Saturday by the Deputy Director and Head of the Information and Protocol Unit, Federal University Gashu’a, Mallam Adamu Saleh, explained that the decision followed a comprehensive and competitive selection process concluded at the council’s statutory meeting.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Barrister Ibrahim Usman, stated that the appointment was made in strict compliance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and relevant regulations.
“Professor Geidam’s appointment reflects the Governing Council’s commitment to due process and its resolve to position the university for sustained growth and global relevance,” Usman stated.
The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor is a Professor of Veterinary Medicine with over two decades of experience.
He joins FUGA from the University of Maiduguri, where he served as Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
FUGA appoints Geidam Vice-Chancellor
, Education – Daily Post Nigeria, January 11, 2026, 5:59 am
