ABU Appoints Prof. Adamu Ahmed as Vice-Chancellor

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Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has appointed Prof. Adamu Ahmed as the new Vice-Chancellor. His tenure begins on 1st May 2025 and will last for five years. Read below for full details.

ABU Appoints Prof. Adamu Ahmed as Vice-Chancellor

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has announced the appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as the new Vice-Chancellor.

The Governing Council approved the appointment at its 209th Special Meeting on 5th February 2025.

The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR.

Details of the Appointment

Background of Prof. Adamu Ahmed

Prof. Ahmed teaches at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, ABU, Zaria.

He was born on 2nd April 1964.

He serves as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at Federal University of Education, Kano.

Educational Qualifications

Career at Ahmadu Bello University

Prof. Ahmed joined ABU in 1991.

He became a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in 2012.

He held several positions, including:

Government and International Roles

From 2019 to 2021, he served as Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Lands and Survey, Bauchi State.

Since 2013, he has been Coordinator/Director, United Nations University Institute for Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), Nagoya, Japan – Regional Centre for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

Contributions to Research and Development

Professional Memberships and Awards

Academic Contributions

Prof. Ahmed brings extensive experience in education, urban planning, and leadership.


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