By AbdurRaheem Sa’ad Dembo, anipr
On 31st December, 2024 Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi’s appointment was approved as the substantive Vice chancellor, University of Abuja by the university’s Governing board chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd) .It was approved during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council.I congratulate the brand new Vice Chancellor of university of Abuja, because she has indeed overcome the campaign of calumny in the media against her. God is great.
It would be recalled that she was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university when Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah completed his five -year tenure .Since then she has been working hard to sustain the standard of the university. Despite that the adversaries had been condemning her that she had no experience. I laughed, because this is a woman who has been Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, before her ascension to the position of the acting Vice Chancellor. Power belongs to God and He gives it to whoever He wants. To those who felt cold about her appointment, they should accept the verdict of the Almighty and work with her to succeed. If their concern is to make the university of Abuja better and stronger, then the only option is to support her with all sincerity. In togetherness the university will do well in the community of universities and educational services.
To the brand new Vice Chancellor , here is my advice:run an inclusive administrative system. Nobody is your foe, you only have some members of staff with different interests; the interests may not be permanent most especially if you are doing the right thing. Pay attention to the antics of sycophants. Show love to everyone, but never compromise the standard of the university. You are lucky, because you are loved by many as it is evidence in the jubilation that culminated the announcement of your appointment on the University campus.
Essentially, building on the legacies of your predecessor, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, which centered on transformation, innovation and prudence would help you a great deal.May Allah guide you
Profile of the Substantive VC
Prior to her appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi served in an acting capacity from 5th July 2024. During this period, she worked closely with the Governing Council to stabilise the University through a challenging crisis, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment.
Born on 31st January 1983 in Katsin in
Finally, UniAbuja Appoints Law Professor, Aisha Maikudi the Substantive Vice Chancellor
Maikudi’s academic excellence took her to the University of Reading, where she earned an LLB in 2004. She further specialised in Public International Law, obtaining an LLM from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2005. After completing her legal education at the Nigerian Law School (2006–2007), she pursued and had a PhD in International Law from the University of Abuja in 2015.
She joined the University of Abuja as a Lecturer II on 4th September 2008, and rose through the ranks to become a professor in 2021.
Prof Maikudi broke barriers as the first female Head of Department in 2013, the first female Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law in 2018, and the pioneer Director of the University of Abuja International Centre in 2019. She also served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), where she was instrumental in enhancing academic standards and promoting a culture of excellence at the University.
An innovator in her field, she introduced the ‘United Nations Law’ course at the University of Abuja in 2019, backed by extensive research and numerous publications in academic journals and book chapters. She is also highly experienced in supervising theses and dissertations, contributing to the growth of legal scholarship.
Maikudi has represented her university and country at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and training sessions across the UK, US, South Africa, Germany, Italy, China, Ghana, and Egypt. She has presented papers at many of these events, further solidifying her global reputation as an academic leader.
The new Vice-Chancellor is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian Law Teachers Association (NLTA), International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), and Nigerian Society of International Law.
According to the Director, Information and University Relations,Dr Habib Yakoob “her tenure promises a new era of progress and transformation for the University of Abuja”
Congratulations!
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