By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto
The newly appointed Sokoto State University Vice Chancellor, Professor Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima formally assumes office with a commitment to work diligently towards uplifting the status of the institution by promoting standards for academic excellence.
Yerima who is in acting capacity, succeeds Professor Bashir Garba now the Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto said on Tuesday at a formal handing and taking over event that he was building on the achievements of his predecessor.
Accordingly, Professor Yerima while noting that SSU was on the path of success also stressed the importance of teamwork, open communication, and staff welfare as cardinal drivers for achieving standards and academic excellence.
Similarly, he reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the entire University community by fast tracking the adoption of an open-door policy initiative that would encourage staff input.
While assuring to justify the confidence reposed in him, the Vice Chancellor also thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, for finding him worthy of appointment.
Meanwhile , the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Garba, thanked and acknowledged the University community for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure urging same be extended to his successor as he enumerated the completion of several infrastructural projects and securing full NUC accreditation for 18 undergraduate programmes as part of the strides achieved during his tenure.
Represented by Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Gagi , the state Commissioner for Higher Education Aminu Iya assured the
University of the state government’s support and collaboration to improve tertiary education in Sokoto State.
Delivering a goodwill message, Prof. Attahiru Ahmad Sifawa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), expressed optimism that the duo have all the potential to carry out their new assignments.
A release by Zayyanu Shehu, the university’s Information Officer has said.
THESHIELD Garkuwa
