Al-Muhibbah Open University has confirmed the appointment of Prof Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Muslim Maigari, and made available to reporters on Wednesday. His appointment was officially announced during a joint sitting of the University’s Board of Trustees and Governing Council, held on Sunday at the Council Chambers in Abuja, where the institution’s progress was reviewed two years into its operation.
The Chancellor, Dr Aisha Bala Mohammed, First Lady of Bauchi, lauded the management for completing two uninterrupted academic sessions, describing it as a remarkable milestone for the young institution.
She urged Nigerians to seize the opportunity offered by the university’s innovative open and distance learning programmes to acquire employable skills and compete effectively in today’s job market.
