● Approves revised 2024/2025 academic calendar, convocation ceremony
The Senate of the University of Abuja convened its 187th Regular Meeting on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at the University’s Main Campus, Giri-Airport Road, Abuja.
The meeting was attended by 192 members, both physically and virtually.
At the meeting, the Senate deliberated on and approved several key resolutions, including the adoption of a revised academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session and the scheduling of the next convocation ceremony.
Furthermore, the Senate conducted the election of a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), appointing Professor Abubakar Sadeeque Abba of the Department of Political Science to the position.
The Senate unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the University’s Governing Council, under the esteemed leadership of AVM Sadiq Isma’ila Kaita, in recognition of its successful and commendable conduct of the Vice Chancellor’s selection process.
The process was widely acknowledged as fair, transparent, and credible, culminating in an outcome that has been universally accepted.
In addition, the Senate extended its heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, and pledged its full support and cooperation in advancing the university’s vision and mission under her leadership.
The Senate unequivocally condemned the actions of certain individuals who, driven by personal interests, have sought to tarnish the reputation of the university through the dissemination of falsehoods, calumny, and blackmail via the media.
Accordingly, the Senate urged the university’s management to take all necessary measures, including the implementation of disciplinary actions, against any individual or group engaging in misconduct, illegality, or activities that undermine the good name and integrity of the institution.
Dr Habib Yakoob
Acting Director, Information and University Relations
University of Abuja
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