ABU Appoints Prof. Adamu Ahmed As Vice-Chancellor
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Posted 8 months ago at 10:02 am on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by Admin
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has appointed Prof. Adamu Ahmed as the new Vice-Chancellor. His tenure begins on 1st May 2025 and will last for five years.
ABU Announces New Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, approved the appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as Vice-Chancellor at its 209th Special Meeting on 5th February 2025.
The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR.
Details of the Appointment
- Tenure begins: 1st May 2025
- Duration: Five years
Background of Prof. Adamu Ahmed
Prof. Ahmed is a lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, ABU, Zaria.
- Born on 2nd April 1964
- Serves as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Federal University of Education, Kano
Educational Qualifications
- BSc Geography – 1985, ABU Zaria
- MSc Urban and Regional Planning – 1990, ABU Zaria
- PhD Urban and Regional Planning – 2000, ABU Zaria
- Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development and Finance – 2006, Urban Land Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
Career at Ahmadu Bello University
Prof. Ahmed joined ABU in 1991 and became a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in 2012.
He has held various leadership positions, including:
- Director, Directorate of University Advancement
- Coordinator/Director, Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS)
- Head, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Government and International Roles
- Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Lands and Survey, Bauchi State (2019–2021)
- Coordinator/Director, United Nations University Institute for Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), Japan (since 2013)
Contributions to Research and Development
- Led curriculum reforms at ABU
- Established the Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS)
- Secured local and international research grants
- Facilitated ABU’s Best Planning School Award in Nigeria (2012)
- Led Nigerian delegation to the UNEP Grete/Exchange Programme in China
- Managed collaborations with Dangote Foundation, NNPC, and CCECC
- Developed an endowment programme aimed at securing N5 billion in annual funding
Professional Memberships and Awards
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners
- Registered Town Planner
- Board of Trustees Member, Nigerian Resilient Cities Network (NRCN)
- NITP President’s Award for Meritorious Service (2010)
- Town Planners Registration Council Best Planning School Award (2012)
- Chinese Ambassador’s Award – October 1st Prize (2019)
Academic Contributions
- Attended 29 local and international conferences
- Delivered 23 academic public lectures and papers
Prof. Ahmed brings extensive experience in education, urban planning, and leadership.
For more details, visit the official ABU website: www.abu.edu.ng .
ABU Announces New Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, approved the appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as Vice-Chancellor at its 209th Special Meeting on 5th February 2025.
The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR.
Details of the Appointment
- Tenure begins: 1st May 2025
- Duration: Five years
Background of Prof. Adamu Ahmed
Prof. Ahmed is a lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, ABU, Zaria.
- Born on 2nd April 1964
- Serves as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Federal University of Education, Kano
Educational Qualifications
- BSc Geography – 1985, ABU Zaria
- MSc Urban and Regional Planning – 1990, ABU Zaria
- PhD Urban and Regional Planning – 2000, ABU Zaria
- Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development and Finance – 2006, Urban Land Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
Career at Ahmadu Bello University
Prof. Ahmed joined ABU in 1991 and became a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in 2012.
He has held various leadership positions, including:
- Director, Directorate of University Advancement
- Coordinator/Director, Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS)
- Head, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Government and International Roles
- Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Lands and Survey, Bauchi State (2019–2021)
- Coordinator/Director, United Nations University Institute for Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), Japan (since 2013)
Contributions to Research and Development
- Led curriculum reforms at ABU
- Established the Centre for Spatial Information Science (CSIS)
- Secured local and international research grants
- Facilitated ABU’s Best Planning School Award in Nigeria (2012)
- Led Nigerian delegation to the UNEP Grete/Exchange Programme in China
- Managed collaborations with Dangote Foundation, NNPC, and CCECC
- Developed an endowment programme aimed at securing N5 billion in annual funding
Professional Memberships and Awards
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners
- Registered Town Planner
- Board of Trustees Member, Nigerian Resilient Cities Network (NRCN)
- NITP President’s Award for Meritorious Service (2010)
- Town Planners Registration Council Best Planning School Award (2012)
- Chinese Ambassador’s Award – October 1st Prize (2019)
Academic Contributions
- Attended 29 local and international conferences
- Delivered 23 academic public lectures and papers
Prof. Ahmed brings extensive experience in education, urban planning, and leadership.
For more details, visit the official ABU website: www.abu.edu.ng .