The Governing Council of the Bayero University Kano, has approved the appointment of Dr. Haruna Aliyu as the 7th substantive Registrar and Secretary to the Council.
In a letter signed by the Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, conveying the approval, said the appointment is for a period of five years with effect from Thursday, 22nd August, 2024.
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“The Governing Council of Bayero University Kano in the exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section (4) of the University’s (Miscellaneous Provision) Amendment Act 2003 at its meeting and held on Thursday, 22 August 2024, considered the submission from the Selection Board and hereby approved your appointment as the Registrar of Bayero University, Kano for a period of Five (5) years with effect from Thursday, 22 August 2024,” the letter reads in part.
The Chairman, while congratulating the new Registrar equally prayed for a successful tenure of office.
Recall that the former Registrar, Malam Jamil Ahmad Salim died on 23rd April 2023 after barely two years in office.
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The new Registrar, Malam Haruna Aliyu was born on 16 August, 1976 at Yakasai Quarters in Kano Municipal.
He graduated in 2002 with a degree in Business Administration; and holds a Master of Banking and Finance as well as Masters in Business Management all from Bayero University. He was conferred with a Professional Doctorate in Administration by the Chartered Institute of Business Managers and Administrators, United States of America.
Aliyu joined the services of Bayero University in 2008 as an Administrative Officer and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Registrar in 2023.
While at Bayero University, he worked in various units and the Directorate.
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He was a one-time University TETFUND Desk officer, Deputy Registrar Vice Chancellor’s Office and also served in numerous committees.
He previously served as Registrar at Skyline International University, Kano from April 2021 to May, 2023.

