April 4, 2026

Gov Ododo Appoints Prof. MS Audu as 7th Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council Chairman of Prince Abubakar Audu University

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has appointed Professor Mohammed Suleiman Audu as the 7th Pro – Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Prince Abubakar Audu University ( PAAU), Anyigba .

This appointment honours Professor Audu’s distinguished academic career, exceptional leadership experience and outstanding contributions to higher education in Nigeria.

With over two decades of teaching, research, and administrative experience, Prof. Audu has held numerous key positions, including serving twice as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the Federal University Lokoja, Head, Department of History and International Studies, Dean, Student Affairs, Coordinator and Director of General Studies amongst others.

Prof. Audu also served as two terms Internal member of the Governing Council of Kogi State University, Anyigba (now Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba PAAU) during the administration of late Professor Francis Idachaba.

He also served as a member of Governing Council of the Kogi State College of Education (Technical), demonstrating his deep understanding of institutional governance.

Prof. Audu’s appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for PAAU, as he brings his scholarly excellence, leadership acumen and intimate knowledge of the University’s unique culture and history to steer it toward even greater heights.

The University Community appreciates His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for the appointment of Professor Audu as the 7th Pro – Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council and looks forward to the transformative impact of his visionary leadership.

Uredo Omale,
Public Relations Officer,
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba.

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