List of vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities explained

This is a list of the current and active vice-chancellors of universities in Nigeria.

Federal University

• Ibrahim Umar (MAUTECH 9th VC) (2024) is the Vice Chancellor of Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola.^[1]
• Muhammad Abdulazeez (ATBU 2019 VC) (2019) is the Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University.^{[2] [3]}
• Umar Pate (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Kashere.^{[4] [5] [6]}
• Akpofure Rim-Rukeh (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.^{[7] [8] [9]}
• Kabiru Bala (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University.^{[10] [11] [12]}
• Sagir Adamu Abbas (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano^{[13] [14]}
• Teddy Charles Adias (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Otuoke.^{[15] [16]}
• Abayomi Fasina (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye Ekiti.^{[17] [18]}
• Abdulkarim Sabo Muhammad (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutse.^{[19] [20] [21]}
• Muazu Abubakar Gusau (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Gusau.^{[22] [23] [24]}
• Maduebibisi Iwe (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.^{[25] [26]}
• Olufemi Peters (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of National Open University of Nigeria.^{[27] [28] [29]}
• Jude Sammani Rabo (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Wukari.^{[30] [31]}
• Nnenna Oti (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Owerri.^{[32] [33] [34]}
• Olayemi Akinwunmi (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja.^{[35] [36] [37] [38]}
• Sunday Oge Elom (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo.^[39]
• Armaya'u Hamisu (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.^{[40] [41]}
• Maimuna Waziri (2021) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Gashua. ^{[42] [43] [44]}
• Adenike Oladiji (2022) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akure^[45]
• Faruk Adamu Kuta (2022) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna.^{[46] [47]}
• Shehu Abdul Rahman (2022) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia.^{[48] [49]}
• Muhammad Zaiyan-Umar (2022) is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Birnin Kebbi.^{[50] [51] [52]}

State University

• O. M. Ogbulu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor N.of Abia State University.
• Kaletapwa Farauta (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University.
• Olugbenga Ige (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University.
• Nse Essien (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University.
• Samuel Olowo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University.
• Kate Omenugha (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
• Auwalu Uba Adamu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bauchi State University, Gadau.
• Joe Tor Iorapuu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Benue State University.
• Mala Mohammed Daura (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University.
• Augustine Oko Angba (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar.
• Andy Egwunyenga (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Delta State University.
• Chigozie Ogbu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University.
• Edward Olanipekun (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University.
• Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
• Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Gombe State University.
• Abu Kasim Adamu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University.
• Okechukwu Onuchukwu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
• U Chukwumaeze (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Imo State University, Owerri.
• Lawan Sani Taura (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa.
• Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa (2022) is the Vice Chancellor of Kano University of Science and Technology.
• Musa Tukur Yakasai (2023) is the Vice Chancellor of Kano University of Science and Technology.
• Bashir Ladan Aliero (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology.
• Marietu Tenuche (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University.
• Luqman Jimoh (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University.
• Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu (2023) is the Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
• Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University of Science and Technology.
• Nlerum S. Okogbule (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University.
• Ayodeji Johnson Agboola (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.
• Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University.
• Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Niger Delta University.
• Suleiman Bala Mohammed (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi.
• Yohana D. Izam (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University.
• Oluwole Sikiru Banjo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode.
• Sanusi Mamman (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina.
• Odunayo Clement Adeboye (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University.
• Sunday Paul Bako (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University.
• Bashiru Garba (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University.
• Muktar Atiku Kurawa (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Yusuf Maitama Sule University.
• Adesola Ajayi (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of First Technical University Ibadan.
• Adesegun Fatusi (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University of Medical Sciences.
• Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag) (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Edo State University.
• Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University.
• Kingston Nyamapfene (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of University of Africa Toru Orua.
• Umar Kyari Sandabe (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bornu State University.
• Akinwale Coker (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology
• Yahaya Zakar Abdullahi (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Zamfara State University.
• Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bayelsa Medical University.
• Patrick E. Egbule (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
• Salawu Sadiku (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology.
• Stells C. Chiemeke (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of University of Delta Agbor.

Private University

• Samuel Aje (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Achievers University Owo,
• Samuel E Alao (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Adeleke University Ede,
• E. Smaranda Olarinde (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State,
• Azikiwe P. Onwualu (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of African University of Science & Technology Abuja,
• Timothy Adebayo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University Ibadan,
• Noah Yusuf (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University Ilorin,
• Nasiru Musa Yauri (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Al-Qalam University Katsina,
• Dr. Margee Ensign (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of American University of Nigeria Yola,
• Steve Afolami (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Augustine University,
• Ademola Stephen Tayo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Babcock University Ilishan-Remo,
• Michael Hodd (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Baze University,
• Jeremiah Ojediran (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bells University of Technology Otta,
• Sam Guobadia (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University Benin City,
• William Barnabas Qurix (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bingham University New Karu,
• Joshua Ogunwole (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Bowen University Iwo,
• Nosa Owens-Ibie (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Caleb University Lagos,
• Vincent C. Okore (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Caritas University Enugu,
• Mrs. Chinedum Peace Babalola (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University,
• Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Covenant University Ota,
• Isaac Rotimi Ajayi (2020) is the Vice Chancellor of Crawford University Igbesa,
• Jacinta A. Opara (2024) is the Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan. https://examiner.co.ug/news/africa/dominican-university-appoints-professor-jacinta-opara-as-vice-chancellor/. Abdullahi Adamu (2023) is the vice Chancellor of Phoenix University Agwada

See also

• List of Nigerians
• List of universities in Nigeria
• Lists of university leaders

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hammangabdo . Hussaini . 2024-08-15 . Modibbo Adama Varsity Appoints Prof Ibrahim As New VC . 2024-11-23 . en-US.
2. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/324302-atbu-bauchi-gets-new-vice-chancellor-2.html?tztc=1 ATBU Bauchi Gets New Vice-Chancellor
3. https://educationmonitornews.com/prof-abdul-azeez-appointed-vice-chancellor-abubakar-tafawa-balewa-university-bauchi Prof Abdul Azeez Appointed Vice-Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
4. Web site: Nigerian Media Scholar Umaru Pate Earns New Plume as Vice Chancellor . Premium Times . 2023-08-13.
5. Web site: Hail to Prof. Umaru Pate . This Day Live . 2023-08-13.
6. Web site: Federal University Kashere Gets New VC . Sun News Online . 2023-08-13.
7. https://thenationonlineng.net/rim-rukeh-is-vc-of-the-year Rim-Rukeh Is VC of the Year
8. https://www.nigerdeltatoday.com/buhari-appoints-prof-akpofure-rim-rukeh-as-fupre-vc/ Buhari Appoints Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh as FUPRE VC
9. https://independent.ng/my-dream-to-make-fupre-world-class-varsity-prof-rim-rukeh/ My Dream To Make FUPRE World-Class Varsity - Prof. Rim-Rukeh
10. https://www.legit.ng/1294969-salih-farah-buhari-confirms-substantive-dg-nitt.html "Salih Farah: Buhari confirms substantive DG, NITT"
11. https://dailytrust.com/how-prof-kabiru-bala-emerged-new-vc-of-abu/ "How Prof Kabiru Bala emerged new VC of ABU"
12. Web site: Home - Ahmadu Bello University. abu.edu.ng.
13. https://www.buk.edu.ng/team-members/team-member-two "Team Member Two"
14. https://dailytrust.com/tag/sagir-abbas/ "Sagir Abbas - Daily Trust"
15. Web site: Professor Teddy Charles Adias - Vice-Chancellor . Federal University Otuoke . 2023-08-13.
16. Web site: IntechOpen Author Profile - Dr. Teddy Charles Adias . IntechOpen . 2023-08-13.
17. Web site: I'll Make FUOYE a Global Brand - FUOYE VC . Tribune Online . 2023-08-13.
18. Web site: Fasina, Omotola Become Federal Varsity VC, DVC . The Guardian Nigeria News . 2023-08-13.
19. Web site: Principal Officers – Federal University Dutse.
20. Web site: Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo emerges new VC Federal University Dutse. 19 December 2020.
21. Web site: PROF. ABDULKARIM SABO MUHAMMAD BECOMES THE NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE, JIGAWA | NIFST. nifst.org.
22. Web site: Council Announces Prof. Muazu Gusau as Third Substantive Vice Chancellor . Federal University Gusau . 2023-08-13.
23. Web site: Prof. Muazu Emerges as New VC of Federal Varsity Gusau Among 19 Professors Who Contested . Tribune Online . 2023-08-13.
24. Web site: Prof. Gusau Assumes Office as New VC, Federal University Gusau . The Sun News . 2023-08-13.
25. Web site: Why Professor Iwe was Selected as MOUA VC: Chairman Governing Council Reveals . Independent Nigeria . 2023-08-13.
26. Web site: Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, CFS . Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) . 2023-08-13.
27. Web site: Professor Olufemi Peters Emerges as NOUN's VC . Vanguard News . 2023-08-13.
28. Web site: Prof. Peters Takes Over as NOUN VC as Prof. Adamu Bows Out . Daily Trust . 2023-08-13.
29. Web site: Olufemi Peters Emerges New VC of National Open University . TVC News . 2023-08-13.
30. Web site: Professor Jude Rabo Resumes as VC, Federal Varsity Wukari . The Sun News Online . 2023-08-13.
31. Web site: Breaking: Prof. Jude Rabo of UniAgric Makurdi Emerges Vice Chancellor, Federal University Wukari . Idoma Voice . 2023-08-13.
32. Web site: Professor Nnenna Oti Emerges New Vice Chancellor of FUTO . Tribune Online . 14 April 2021 . 2023-08-13.
33. Web site: FUTO Elects First Female Vice Chancellor . Premium Times . 2023-08-13.
34. Web site: Oti Emerges FUTO's First Female VC . The Guardian Nigeria News . 15 April 2021 . 2023-08-13.
35. Web site: .:: Olayemi Akinwumi | Federal University Lokoja. www.fulokoja.edu.ng.
36. Web site: Professor Olayemi Akinwumi appointed Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja.
37. Web site: The vice chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi,. 28 August 2022.
38. Web site: Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi. Daily Trust.
39. Web site: Alex Ekwueme University Gets New VC . Premium Times . 2023-08-13.
40. Web site: Prof. Armayau Hamisu Bichi . Politics Digest . 2023-08-13.
41. Web site: FUDutsinma - Home . Federal University Dutsin-Ma . 2023-08-13.
42. https://fugashua.edu.ng/index.php/2021/03/12/prof-maimuna-waziri-takes-over-as-fuga-vice-chancellor/ "Prof. Maimuna Waziri Takes Over as FUGA Vice Chancellor"
43. https://www.channelstv.com/2021/01/16/female-professor-emerges-vice-chancellor-at-yobe-university/ "Female Professor Emerges Vice Chancellor at Yobe University"
44. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/lawan-congratulates-new-vice-chancellor-of-federal-university-gashua/ "Lawan Congratulates New Vice Chancellor of Federal University Gashua"
45. Web site: 2022-05-29 . Leadership News . 2023-08-13 . en-US.
46. Web site: Gov. Bello Congratulates New FUT Minna Vice Chancellor . 2022-09-27 . NTA News . 2023-08-13.
47. Web site: Federal University of Technology Minna Gets New Vice Chancellor . Voice of Nigeria (VON) . 2023-08-13.
48. Web site: Nasarawa Federal Varsity Gets VC . The Nation . 2023-08-13.
49. Web site: FULAFIA Principal Officers . Federal University of Lafia . 2023-08-13.
50. Web site: Kebbi varsity gets new VC: Zaiyan Umar . Punch . 2023-08-13.
51. Web site: FUBK announces Prof. Zaiyan Umar as new VC . Sun News Online . 2023-08-13.
52. Web site: Muhammad Zaiyan Umar appointed VC at FUBK . TheCable Lifestyle . 2023-08-13.