The appointment follows the Nigerian government's directive to university councils to nominate substantive Vice-Chancellors, ending the tenure of acting VCs.
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The appointment was approved at the 168th meeting of the university’s governing council on Wednesday, 14 July, according to a statement by the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of Council, Attahiru Jega.noted that Mr Garba, a professor of Applied Chemistry, is expected to assume office on 1 September for a single term of five years.
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