Published January 18, 2025
By Our Correspondent
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Governing Council of Gombe State University (GSU).


The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, announced the appointments, stating that they take effect from 18th January 2025.
The appointees are as follows:
- Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar (University of Abuja) – Chairman
- Engr. Idriss Abdullahi Kwami (Fini Aluminium Industry Ltd) – Member
- Prof. Caleb Kudi (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, ABU Zaria) – Member
- Barr. Maljengo M. Kaltungo (Asokoro, FCT) – Member
- Prof. Mairo Abdullahi (Dept. of Business Administration, Usman Danfodio University Sokoto) – Member
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education – Member
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice – Member
- Four Representatives of the Senate – Members
- One Representative of the Congregation – Member
- One Representative of the Convocation – Member
- The Vice-Chancellor – Member
- Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Admin and Academic) – Members
- The Registrar – Secretary

The newly appointed Chairman, Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar, is a distinguished academic known for his extensive experience in university administration. The other members were selected for their diverse expertise in academia, law, engineering, and public service to provide comprehensive leadership to the University.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed confidence in the Council’s ability to uphold and enhance Gombe State University’s status as a center of academic excellence.


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