Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano. The appointment takes effect from 1 December 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Mr Tofa said the governor’s approval followed the recommendation of the university’s governing council after what he described as “a rigorous and transparent selection process.”
He said the governor, in his capacity as Visitor to the university, commended the council chairman and members “for their dedication to merit and integrity throughout the exercise.”
The governor also urged prayers for the success of the new vice-chancellor.
“His Excellency calls for prayers for Allah’s guidance upon the new Vice-Chancellor as she assumes the responsibilities of her office,” the statement said.
The statement described Ms Bayero as a distinguished academic in Analytical Chemistry and the first woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano.
It added that she has held several academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano.
“She is widely respected for her research contributions, leadership qualities, and commitment to mentoring young scientists,” the statement added.
