PAAU Council Approves Promotion of Eight Professors, 17 Associate Professors
The Governing Council of Prince Abubakar Audu University has approved the promotion of eight academic staff members to the rank of Professor and seventeen others to the rank of Reader (Associate Professor).
The approvals were part of the resolutions reached at the 72nd Regular Meeting of the Governing Council held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the University Council Chamber. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of Council, Professor Mohammed Suleiman Audu.
The promotions followed the consideration of recommendations presented by the Appointments and Promotion Committee (A&PC), in line with the institution’s drive towards strengthening academic excellence, scholarship, and institutional development.
Those elevated to the rank of Professor are Dr. Okpe Ameh Alfa of the Department of Animal Production; Dr. Onimisi Meriyamoh Mero of Fisheries and Aquaculture; Dr. Okpanachi Martin Abdubala of Animal and Environmental Biology; Dr. Friday John Sale of Pure and Industrial Chemistry; Dr. Saad Murtala of Arabic and Islamic Studies; Dr. Okpanachi Anthony of Philosophy; Dr. Sani Idris Ahmed of Economics; and Dr. Hassan Achimugu of Public Administration.
Similarly, the Governing Council approved the promotion of seventeen academic staff members to the rank of Reader. They include Dr. Attaugwu Roseline Nwabogo, Dr. Amana Gabriel Unekwu, Dr. Ameh E. Mark, Dr. Larayetan Rotimi Abisoye, Dr. Afere Benson Eniola, Dr. Abraham Oyguh Joseph, Dr. Yusuf Shrifudeen, Dr. Obera Joy Aladi, Dr. Muraina Kamilu Olanrewaju, Dr. Emmanuel Friday Titus, Dr. (Mrs.) Agbana Olubunmi Funmilayo, Dr. Aliu Monday, Dr. Usman Muhammed, Dr. Okeme Ukwumonu Patrick, Dr. Shaibu Joshua Shaka, Dr. Atoyebi Timothy Abayomi, and Dr. Ugwu James Ike.
The Council noted that the promotions were in recognition of the staff members’ dedication, hard work, and contributions to research and teaching, stressing that the development further demonstrated the University’s commitment to sustaining academic excellence and improving research productivity.
The Council also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing scholarship, staff development, institutional stability, and the global visibility of the University.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, congratulated the promoted staff members and commended them for their resilience, dedication, and contributions to teaching, research, and community service.
He urged them to sustain high academic standards, engage in impactful research, and mentor younger academics within the University system.
Professor Ogbo further reiterated the commitment of the University Management to creating an enabling environment that supports academic growth, professional advancement, and institutional transformation.
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