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Education: Gutti Emerges BOSU Vice Chancellor As Zulum Reappoints Kagu In BSUBEB

The Borno State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) has announced Prof. Babagana Gutti as its new Vice-Chancellor.

The appointment, announced by the University Registrar and Secretary to Council, Zanna M. Kashim, was approved by the Governing Council with the backing of the Visitor of the University, Gov. Babagana Zulum.

The announcement said that Gutti, previously from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), will serve a single five-year term.

“In this role, he will act as the Chief Executive and Chief Accounting Officer, overseeing all aspects of the university’s operations.

“As Chairman of the Senate and an ex-officio member of the Governing Council, Professor Gutti is responsible for the day-to-day management of human resources, finances, and material resources within the university.

He will also be responsible for leading the university’s academic and administrative departments, ensuring the implementation of the university’s strategic plan, mission, and vision.”

In another development in the education sector in Borno, Gov. Zulum has reappointed Prof. Bulama Kagu as the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB) for a second and final term.

The reappointment was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Bukar Tijani.

“The decision follows Prof. Kagu’s outstanding performance during his first tenure, which brought significant improvements to basic education programs in the state.

“Zulum praised Prof. Kagu’s leadership and the reforms he implemented, expressing confidence that he would continue to drive further progress in the sector during his second term.

“The Governor’s reappointment underscores the administration’s commitment to consolidating the gains achieved in Borno’s education sector.

“Prof. Kagu’s reappointment is expected to sustain ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s Universal Basic Education system.”

Kagu, who is a seasoned counselling psychologist and educationist, began his academic career at the University of Maiduguri in December 1990 as a Graduate Assistant, and rose  to the rank of Professor in 2007.

With expertise in counselling and educational psychology, he has published over 50 scholarly articles and supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses.

Over the years, he has held key positions at the University, including Head of the Department of Education and Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies.

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