Sagir Adamu Abbas (born 22 April 1962) is a Nigerian academic who serves as the 11th Vice chancellor of Bayero University Kano.[2]

Sagir Adamu Abbas
Vice-chancellor
Bayero University Kano[1]
Assumed office
2020
Preceded byMuhammad Yahuza Bello
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Bayero University Kano
In office
2015–2020
Preceded byAdamu Idris Tanko
Succeeded byHafiz Abubakar
Personal details
Born (1962-04-22) 22 April 1962 (age 62)
Kano State
ResidenceKano State
Alma materUniversity of Bristol
Bayero University Kano
ProfessionProfessor

Early life and education

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Sagir Adamu Abbas was born on 22 April 1962, in the Yan Katifa, Kantudu Madabo area of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria.[3]

Career

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Abbas lectured at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education before joining Bayero University Kano as a lecturer in 1991. He was subsequently named to various leadership positions at Bayero, which included the office of the Head of the Department on Education, Director of the Development Office, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.[4]

Abbas assumed the role of the 11th Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano in 2020.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Principal Officers | Bayero University, Kano". www.buk.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Council Appoints Prof Sagir Abbas as 11th Vice Chancellor of BUK | Bayero University, Kano". www.buk.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Professor Sagir Abbas". The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU). Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Council Confirms Prof. Sagir Abbas, DVC Academics | Bayero University, Kano". buk.edu.ng. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Professor Abbas takes over as BUK VC". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  6. ^ University, Skyline. "SUN Management Team Pays Courtesy Visit to Bayero University Kano (BUK) in Honour of New Vice-Chancellor". www.sun.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  7. ^ https://www.nuc.edu.ng/adamu-adamu-commissions-buks-abubakar-rasheed-senate-building/creati