In a move that signals a fresh chapter in academic leadership, the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has appointed the youngest and accomplished scholar, Professor Aisha Maikudi, as its acting Vice Chancellor.
History Made In UniAbuja
At just 41 years old, she makes history as a youngest and visionary leader, position to shape the future of the institution.
Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law, is the university’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics.
Her appointment was announced following her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to a statement by the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah.
Na’Allah noted that Maikudi’s appointment was in a “temporary capacity effective after the tenure of the current vice-chancellor, pending the ratification by the Governing Council”.
Na’Allah rounds off his tenure on June 30, 2024 after a five-year leadership at the institution.
In her acceptance speech, Maikudi thanked members of the Senate for the confidence reposed in her.
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She said: “I want to extend my deepest respect and appreciation to you all for the strong support and unwavering commitment that you have accorded me.”
Acting VC Educational History
Maikudi was born on January 31, 1983.
She attended Queens College, Lagos where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate.
Aisha Maikudi proceeded to the University of Reading, graduating with LLB in 2004 and LLM from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 2005.
And she later bagged a PhD in International Law in 2015 from the University of Abuja.
