​GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY (GOMSU) APPROVES PROMOTION OF NEW PROFESSORS AND READER

​The Governing Council of Gombe State University (GSU) has officially announced the promotion of several academic staff members to the ranks of Professor and Reader.

​According to a Special Bulletin (Volume 002 No. 009) issued by the institution on Monday, 29th June, 2026, the promotions follow favorable external assessment reports.

The council approved the elevation of five (5) Readers to the rank of Professor and one (1) Senior Lecturer to the rank of Reader. (Note: While the bulletin text states five Readers were promoted to Professor, the subsequent official list details six newly appointed Professors).

​All promotions are retroactively effective from 1st October 2025. The official announcement was signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer.

​The newly promoted academic staff and their respective specializations include:

​Newly Promoted Professors

​Prof. Andrew Kwaji

​Department: Chemical Science

​Specialization: Professor of Organic Chemistry

​Prof. Haruna Saidu

​Department: Biological Science

​Specialization: Professor of Environmental Biotechnology

​Prof. Shu’aibu Isa

​Department: Microbiology

​Specialization: Professor of Medical Microbiology and Microbial Food Safety

​Prof. Rejoice Atiko

​Department: Chemical Sciences

​Specialization: Professor of Organic Chemistry

​Prof. Nasiru Inuwa

​Department: Economics

​Specialization: Professor of Energy Economy

​Prof. Semiu O. Oladejo

​Department: Mathematical Science

​Specialization: Professor of Applied Mathematics (Quantum Information and Computing)

​Newly Promoted Reader

​Dr. Habib Abdulkarim

​Department: Accounting

​Specialization: Accounting and Finance

Congratulations to the newly promoted Professors and Reader of the University!