The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), led by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Kaita (Rtd), has sanctioned the promotion of 154 staff members to various positions.
This announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja by Dr. Habib Yakoob, the Acting Director of Information and University Relations at UniAbuja.
The promotions were granted during the council’s 98th regular meeting, which took place on December 10th, 11th, 12th, and 14th. Dr. Yakoob outlined that among the academic staff, 19 were elevated to the rank of professors, 14 to associate professors, 20 to senior lecturers, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer II. Additionally, he noted that 94 non-teaching staff received promotions, with two moving up to deputy director, six to assistant director, and others advancing to various grades.He detailed the promotions across several specialties, including but not limited to automobile and 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 her congratulatory message to the newly promoted staff, Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aisha Maikudi praised their commitment, hard work, and discipline. Prof. Maikudi emphasized the university’s dedication to timely promotions for all eligible staff, with the cooperation of the Governing Council.
These promotions underscore the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognizing merit, and encouraging growth among its staff,” she stated. She extended her congratulations to all promoted individuals and encouraged them to continue contributing to the university’s vision of academic and professional excellence.All outstanding promotion backlogs have been carefully reviewed and resolved, ensuring fairness and recognition for deserving staff,” she added.
The remaining cases are now pending external assessment reports, reflecting the university’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and prompt career progression for its workforce.
