Gov Yusuf appoints 1st female VC for Northwest varsity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano with a five-year tenure starting from December 1, 2025. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano with a five-year tenure starting from December 1, 2025.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, the approval followed a recommendation by the University Council after what was described as a rigorous and merit-driven selection process.

Governor Yusuf, who serves as the visitor to the university, commended the council’s chairman and members for ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the exercise.

He also urged the public to pray for Allah’s guidance for the new VC as she took on the responsibilities of her new role.

Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero, a renowned scholar of analytical chemistry, is the first woman to earn a PhD in chemistry from Bayero University, Kano. She has held several key 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 recognised for her research contributions, leadership record and mentorship of young scientists.

Her appointment is expected to further strengthen academic excellence and deepen gender inclusion in the higher education sector in Kano State.