Al-Muhibbah Open University has announced the appointment of renowned academic, 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 Journalists on Wednesday.
The 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 successfully completing two uninterrupted academic sessions, describing it as a remarkable milestone for the young institution.
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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.
Aisha Bala Mohammed further emphasised the collective responsibility of all stakeholders in addressing challenges such as poverty, youth unemployment, and gender inequality.
She urged the government to adopt policies that promote private sector involvement and support girl-child education.
In his acceptance speech, Prof. Yahuza Bello expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to work closely with the university management to achieve its strategic growth agenda.
He encouraged young people and marginalized communities to adopt digital learning, emphasizing its potential to transform education and enhance access nationwide.
Yahuza Bello also declared the 2025/2026 admission process opened, assuring prospective students of the institution’s dedication to quality, innovation, and integrity.
He appealed to the Federal Government to engage in genuine dialogue to resolve the recurring labour and industrial crises in the education sector.
Other notable attendees at the Council meeting included Prof. Garba Aliyu Babaji, Surv. Ibrahim Saidu Jahun (Galadiman Bauchi), Prof. Ibrahim Maqari, and Engr. Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, among others.
