The Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano, has formally approved the appointment of Professor Haruna Musa, as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the University.
This is contained in a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs of the university, Lamara Garba, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Friday.
He said the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the Council stated that the appointment is for a single term of five years, effective 18th August, 2025.
“The Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano, exercising its authority under Section 4 of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act, 2003, at its meeting held on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, considered the recommendations of the Selection Board and hereby approves your appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, for a single tenure of five (5) years with effect from 18th August, 2025,” the letter partly reads.
Dr. Gawuna congratulated Professor Haruna Musa and wished him a successful and impactful tenure.
Born on 20th June 1967 in Dambatta, Kano State, Professor Haruna Musa began his early education at Sabuwar Unguwa Primary School, Dambatta (1974–1980), and proceeded to Government Secondary School, Dambatta (1980–1985).
He obtained his IJMBE Certificate from the College of Arts, Science and Remedial Studies, Kano (1988), a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano (1991), M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry (BUK, 1999), and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom (2009).
Prof. Musa commenced his academic career in May 1993 as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry at BUK.
He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Professor in 2019.
Prof. Musa currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) and chairs several strategic committees, including the Senate Business Committee, Committee of Deans and Directors, and the University Admissions Committee.
