By Felix Khanoba
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has announced the the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks.
A statement signed by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, on Thursday, said the newly promoted staff by the AVM Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (rtd)- led governing council cut across teaching and non-teaching staff.
On the promoted academic staff, the statement said 19 were elevated to the rank of professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II.
“Similarly, 94 non-teaching staff were promoted across various ranks, including two to deputy director, six to assistant director, and others to different grades,” it said.
The statement said the acting Registrar, Mrs Islamiyat Foyeke Abdulrahim, revealed that the promotions were approved during the Council’s 98th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th December 2024.
The breakdown of promotions includes specialties such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, environmental and development law, political sociology, media and conflict studies, cardiology, educational administration and planning, medical microbiology, banking law and policy, science education, curriculum studies, English language education, social studies education, sociology of dance, and applied geophysics.
In a congratulatory message to the promoted staff, the acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, commended the staff’s dedication, hard work and discipline, adding that the University was committed to ensuring timely promotions for all deserving staff, with the support of the Governing Council.
The statement quoted Maikudi as saying “These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff. I therefore, congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the University’s vision of academic and professional distinction and excellence.
“All outstanding backlogs of promotion cases have been meticulously reviewed and resolved, ensuring fairness and recognition for deserving staff. The remaining cases are now awaiting external assessment reports, reflecting the University’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and timely career progression for its workforce.”
