The University of Abuja has set a new record by promoting 104 lecturers to professorial ranks, the highest number ever elevated in a single exercise since the start of the institution.
The 11th Governing Council of the university, chaired by Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, approved the promotions during its 78th Extraordinary Meeting held over two days, Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the university’s main campus.
Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He disclosed that 58 lecturers were promoted to the rank of professor, while 46 were elevated to associate professor.
The promoted academics cut across a wide range of disciplines, including agriculture, animal science, Islamic studies, Islamic history and ethics, clinical sciences, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, radiology, ophthalmology, theatre arts, social science education, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, pharmacology, statistics, applied mathematics, nursing and allied health sciences. Congratulating the newly promoted staff, Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Mathew Adamu commended their dedication to scholarship and academic excellence.
“This promotion is a recognition of your hard work, academic excellence and commitment to the values and growth of the university. We expect that your new academic status will inspire even greater achievements in teaching, research, mentorship and community service,” he said.
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