Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure beginning Monday, 1st December, 2025.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the director general media and publicity Kano state government house disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists in Kano on Thursday.
According to the statement, the approval follows a recommendation by the University Council after a rigorous selection process.
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Governor Yusuf, as Visitor to the University, commended the Council Chairman and members for their dedication to merit and integrity throughout the exercise.
He also requested prayers for Allah’s guidance upon the new Vice Chancellor as she assumes the responsibilities of her office.
Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero is a distinguished scholar of Analytical Chemistry and the first female PhD holder in Chemistry from Bayero University Kano.
She has served in several academic and administrative capacities, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Yusuf Maitama Sule University.
She is widely respected for her research contributions, leadership qualities, and commitment to mentoring young scientists.
Her appointment is expected to strengthen academic excellence and promote greater gender inclusion in higher education across Kano State.