Education

33 lecturers become professors as UniAbuja promotes 154 officials

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Kaita (Rtd), has approved the promotion of 154 staff members to various ranks.

The UniAbuja Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

The university spokesperson said the promotions were approved during the council’s 98th regular meeting held recently.

Yakoob stated that among the academic staff, 19 were promoted to the rank of professors, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II.

He noted that 94 non-teaching staff were promoted across various ranks, two to deputy director, six to assistant director, and others to different grades.

He gave the breakdown of the promotions to include specialities such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, environmental and development law, political sociology, media and conflict studies.

Others are cardiology, educational administration and planning, medical microbiology, banking law and policy, science education, curriculum studies, English language education, social studies education, sociology of dance, and applied geophysics.

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He quoted the Acting Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, as commending the promoted officials for their dedication, hard work, and discipline.

Maikudi said the university was committed to ensuring timely promotions for all deserving staff, with the support of the Governing Council.

The VC stated: “These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff.

“I, therefore, congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the university’s vision of academic and professional distinction and excellence.

“All outstanding backlogs of promotion cases have been meticulously reviewed and resolved, ensuring fairness and recognition for deserving staff.

“The remaining cases are now awaiting external assessment reports, reflecting the university’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and timely career progression for its workforce.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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