The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank. The decision was taken under the leadership of the council chairman, Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, marking a significant boost to the institution’s academic workforce.
Of the beneficiaries, 16 senior academics were promoted to the rank of professor, while five others were elevated to associate professor. The approvals followed the consideration of favourable external assessment reports on the candidates’ scholarly publications.
According to a statement by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, the promotions were ratified at the 81st Extraordinary Meeting of the Governing Council held on February 5 and 6, 2026. The promoted staff cut across diverse disciplines, including medicine, engineering, education, law, social sciences and the humanities.
The statement added that the effective dates of the promotions range between 2020 and 2025, reflecting the completion of long-standing assessment processes in line with university regulations.
Congratulating the academics, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, described the promotions as well deserved and a testament to dedication to scholarship and research. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to timely promotions and support for staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and community service.
