Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University. The appointment, which follows the recommendation of the University Council after a rigorous selection process, takes effect from Monday, December 1, 2025, for a single five-year tenure.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Governor Yusuf, who also serves as Visitor to the University, commended the Chairman and members of the University Council for upholding merit, transparency, and integrity throughout the selection exercise. He urged individuals and organisations to pray for Allah’s guidance and wisdom for the new Vice Chancellor as she assumes leadership of the institution.
According to the statement, Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero is a renowned scholar of Analytical Chemistry and the first woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano. She has held several key academic and administrative positions, including Head of Department, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Yusuf Maitama Sule University.
She is widely celebrated for her impactful research, exemplary leadership, and dedication to mentoring young scientists. Her appointment is expected to further strengthen academic excellence at Northwest University while advancing gender inclusion and representation within Kano State’s higher education system.
