Abubakar Adamu Rasheed

Abubakar Adamu Rasheedpronunciation, MFR is a Nigerian academician, administrator, Professor of English and the 9th vice-chancellor of Bayero University, Kano

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed
Executive Secretary National Universities Commission
Assumed office
2016
Vice-chancellor Bayero University Kano
In office
2010–2015
Preceded byProfessor Attahiru Muhammad Jega
Succeeded byProfessor Muhammad Yahuza Bello
Personal details
Born(1959-01-22)January 22, 1959
kano State, Nigeria
ResidenceKano State
Alma materUniversity of Nottingham
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Bayero University Kano
ProfessionProfessor

Education

Rasheed obtained his bachelor's degree in Art from Bayero University Kano, Masters in Art from the University of Nottingham and PhD from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[1]

Career

Rasheed became the vice chancellor of Bayero University in 2010, a position he held till 2015.[2] In 2016, Rasheed was appointed executive secretary of National Universities Commission.[3][4] On the 26th of June 2023 He resigned as the National university commission boss. and he continue his Job as a lecturer at Bayero University Kano state, which he already became there vice chancellor from 2010 to 2015.[5]

And the university honored him, on is welcome back party at the university event with a grand reception.[6]

Honoured

PROFESSOR ABUBAKAR ADAMU RASHEED SENATE BUILDING BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO STATE

In other to keep remembering the professor of is good work towards the development of the university during his tenure, a big senate building was name after him which is Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Senate building which is located at the university.

On the 17th of January Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed was also honored by Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano with a lecture Twin theatre which is name after him and the lecture Theatre was commission by him.[7]

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