RismadarVoice Reporters, May 2, 2026
The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero and relieved the Vice-Chancellor and two Deputy Vice-Chancellors of their appointments.
According to an official statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, the decision was reached following the consideration of the report submitted by the State Executive Council’s visitation panel to the university.
The statement further confirmed the removal of the Registrar and Bursar, alongside the termination of the appointment of Abba Muhammad Adua.
In a move aimed at restoring stability within the institution, the government announced the appointment of Professor Samaila Arzika Mungadi as Sole Administrator. He is expected to oversee governance reforms and restore academic standards pending the reconstitution of a new governing council and leadership structure.
The changes take immediate effect, marking a significant overhaul of the university’s administrative framework.
