The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, at its 2026 First Quarter Meeting held on 13th April, 2026, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Baba Ahmad Jidda (OFR), has approved the promotion of forty-three (43) lecturers to the rank of Professor and fifteen (15) lecturers to the rank of Reader.
A statement from the public relations and protocol unit of the university said the first set of the promoted Professors include:
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Balogun Ibiloye – Professor of Fisheries
2. Dr. Onwunali Martins Royal O. – Professor of Crop Protection
3. Dr. Maikano Amos – Professor of Animal Science
4. Dr. Mahmud Abdurrahman Alhaji – Professor of Science Education
5. Dr. (Mrs.) Sani Amina – Professor of Entrepreneurship
6. Dr. Tunde Joel Adeshina – Professor of Business Education
7. Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola Gabriel – Professor of Systematic Theology
8. Dr. Ikechiamaka Lucky Oduagwu – Professor of Biblical Studies
9. Dr. Sa’eed Adewusi Gbolahan – Professor of Analytical Chemistry
10. Dr. Omwirhiren Efe Mouson – Professor of Biochemistry
11. Dr. Nonye Anaso Joy – Professor of Science Education
12. Dr. Onu David Ameh – Professor of Organic Chemistry
13. Dr. (Mrs.) Mohammed Binta Asabe – Professor of Science Education
14. Dr. Joseph Akpan O. – Professor of Science Education
15. Dr. Akpemi Audu Musa – Professor of Organic Chemistry
16. Dr. Adewale Hakeem Suleiman – Professor of Computer Science
17. Dr. Garba Lawal Sani – Professor of Curriculum and Instructions
18. Dr. (Mrs.) Yusuf Halima Audi – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
19. Dr. Duruh Benjamin Chukwuemeka – Professor of Administration and Planning
20. Dr. (Mrs.) Pemida Rebecca O. – Professor of Administration and Planning
21. Dr. Ibrahim Tanimu Muhammad – Professor of Administration and Planning
22. Dr. (Mrs.) Shehu Safiya Gani – Professor of Administration and Planning
23. Dr. Balarabe Suleiman – Professor of English Language
24. Dr. Haliru Umar – Professor of English Language
25. Dr. Abrak Habila Madaki – Professor of French
26. Dr. (Mrs.) Dyaji Rifkatu D. – Professor of Geography
27. Dr. (Mrs.) Bello Olufunmilayo Aduke – Professor of Geography
28. Dr. Adedokun Oluwatoyin M. – Professor of Geography
29. Dr. (Mrs.) Abdulrasheed Rashidat Salau – Professor of English
30. Dr. Ahmad Bello Salihu – Professor of Hausa
31. Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Ramatu – Professor of Hausa
32. Dr. (Mrs.) Sidi Halima Bamali – Professor of Home Economics
33. Dr. (Miss) Okafor Stella Amaka – Professor of Language Education
34. Dr. (Mrs.) Egwu Gloria Nneka – Professor of Political Science
35. Dr. Ibrahim Lawal Hunkuyu – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
36. Dr. Ahmed Umar Kalmalo – Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
37. Dr. Usman J. Muhammad – Professor of Islamic Studies
38. Dr. (Mrs.) Njoku Ngozi Philomena – Professor of Social Studies
39. Dr. Halilu Lawal – Professor of Social Studies
40. Dr. Uthman Khalil Yusuf – Professor of Education
41. Dr. (Mrs.) Morohunkade Ajibola Adejoke – Professor of English Language
42. Dr. Aderemi Jimoh Ayilara – Professor of Mother Tongue Education
43. Dr. Peter Matemilola A. – Professor of Yoruba
The 15 lecturers promoted by Council to Readers are:
1. Dr. Bayero Abubakar – Reader on Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
2. Dr. Ahmed Omodara A. – Reader on Agricultural Science
3. Dr. (Mrs.) Nuru Ramatu A. – Reader on Science Education
4. Dr. Yusuf Kabir – Reader on Business Education
5. Dr. (Mrs.) Garba Maryam Adamu – Reader on Administration and Planning
6. Dr. (Mrs.) Illah Roseline O. – Reader on African Literatures and Civilization
7. Dr. Akut Yakubu Bobai – Reader on Geography
8. Dr. (Mrs.) Onyewuotu Georgina Nwamara – Reader on Guidance and Counselling
9. Dr. (Mrs.) Ojo Modupe Comfort – Reader on Textile Science
10. Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed Rakiya – Reader on Management Sciences
11. Dr. (Miss) Iember Amua – Reader on Exercise and Sports Science
12. Dr. Oyebanji Kolawole Akeem – Reader on Yoruba Language
13. Dr. Ujata Amos Shuaibu – Reader on Religion Education
14. Dr. Anyifete Sylvester A. – Reader on Science Education
15. Dr. (Mrs.) Benjamin Grace Ukagu – Reader on Curriculum and Instructions
The statement said the Council enjoins the promoted lecturers to continue with their good services to the University and humanity in general.