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Jigawa Governor Appoints VC for Jigawa Varsity

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5 months ago

December 23, 2023

Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Yakasai as the new Vice-Chancellor of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU).

This information was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim.

The statement mentioned that the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor followed recommendations from the Governing Council of the University, as stipulated by the law establishing the University.

Before his appointment, Professor Yakasai served as the Chairman of the Departmental Quality Assurance Committee at Bayero University, Kano, and holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology.

The new Vice-Chancellor has teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating significant quality supervision and valuable interdisciplinary collaboration.

He boasts a strong track record of research, evident in the quality of his papers in peer-reviewed journals. Apart from his core area of education, he has researched strategies for human resource management in local government administration.
A former Dean of Post Graduate at Bayero University, Professor Yakasai has showcased academic leadership and contributed to community service.

He has previously held positions as Head of Department, Deputy Dean of the Student Affairs Department, and Dean of the Faculty of Education at the same institution.

Born in Garun Gabas, Malam Madori Local Government Area, in 1960, Professor Yakasai earned his first degree from Bayero University, Kano, graduating with a B.A. Ed (Education/History) in 1986. He further obtained an M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in 2000 from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

Joining the services of Bayero University, Kano in 1991, he ascended from lecturer to Dean before being appointed as Chairman of the Departmental Quality Assurance Committee at Bayero University, Kano in 2021.

He holds the title of Professor of Educational Psychology and is a member of the Nigeria Academy of Education and the Counseling Association of Nigeria.

The statement indicated that the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor takes effect from 5th December 2023.

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May 13, 2024

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Regarding the cause of the traffic jam, Dr. Gezawa mentioned that it may be attributed to an unknown accident that occurred further down the road.

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Nigeria Tracker Congratulates Sarkin Bai Mansur Mukhtar On Wedding of His Daughter Amina

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10 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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The wedding ceremony

The management of Nigeria Tracker Communications, publishers of Nigerian Tracker online newspaper, has extended its congratulatory message to the family of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank ,Dr Mansur Mukhtar on the wedding of his daughter, Amina Mansur Mukhtar.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the leading online newspaper, Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

The wedding fatiha and solemnization which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had in attendance family, friends, and well-wishers, with a dowry of $1000.

On behalf of the board of directors of Nigeria Tracker Communications, we wish the couple a happy married life and Allah’s blessings, and success to the entire Sarkin Bai of Kano’s family, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar.

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My Successors Have Jettisoned My Progressive Ideas-Says Jonathan

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2 days ago

May 11, 2024

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said some of the progressive ideas he instituted during his tenure were jettisoned after his exit from office.

Jonathan who was the President from 2010 to 2015, stated this while speaking as Chairman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State.

The former president who said he ensured that women were admitted into the Nigeria Defence Academy, recalled that he faced serious challenges but had his way as the president of the country.

He said it is worth noting that women have become an integral part of the military set with some of them going ahead to become some of the best jet fighters.

He said, “I recall the challenges faced by women in the military. But as President, I directed that the Nigeria Defence Academy commence admission of women into the institution.

“However some of the ideas, which could have helped in the technological development of the country were jettisoned. “

The former President who noted challenges faced by women in various career fields, advocated that limitations against women’s progression in their chosen fields of endeavour should be eliminated.

He also called for the recalibration of the nation’s school curriculum to prioritize skills acquisition, and technology and de-emphasise certificates.

The ex-president explained that emphasis on skills acquisition and technology in all fields of the country’s educational system was the way to go to hasten the development of the country.

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