Prof Haruna appointed substantive Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Education, Kontagora
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Kontagora (FUEK), Niger State, has announced the appointment of Professor Farouk Rasheed Haruna as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
Announcing the appointment, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Francis Adedayo Faduyile, at a press conference in Minna, said the decision was reached after a thorough selection process that included interviews, adhering to the Federal Character principle with six candidates.
He explained, “The decision to fill the vacant position of Vice-Chancellor was taken on August 27, 2025, with an advertisement that closed on October 8, 2025, with six candidates applying. Afterwards, we set up a search team that visited three different universities to woo more candidates to apply, but unfortunately, we didn’t get any person interested.”
“So, the six candidates were invited for interview, and three scored high points. The University Governing Council then set up a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board, and out of the three names forwarded, Prof. Haruna got the highest points.”
“On November 4, 2025, he will assume duty as the inaugural substantive Vice-Chancellor.”
Prof. Faduyile revealed, “We have 34 programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and we are also developing new curricula in Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship.”
Regarding security concerns, Faduyile stated that the university has not been significantly affected, owing to the presence of security agencies and the support of the Niger State Government as well as the Kontagora Local Government.
He assured that learning has continued uninterrupted, with the institution operating seamlessly despite security challenges in some areas.
The chairman then thanked Professor Yakubu for holding forth in running the affairs of the institution, and the Joint Action Committee Selection members for their commitment to ensuring a successful outcome of the process, while congratulating Professor Haruna on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor.
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Coordinator of the Joint Action Committee, Professor Henry Attah, praised the university’s leadership under the Governing Council Chairman, citing a cordial relationship and absence of industrial disputes.
He highlighted the institution’s achievements, which include awards and commendations for its performance, and expressed optimism about the future of the university under Prof. Farouk Haruna’s leadership.
Attah noted that the new VC had laid a strong foundation as Provost of the Federal College of Education, which became the University of Education, Kontagora, adding that “he renovated and improved on 87% of the university’s infrastructure.”
He also addressed concerns about insecurity in the area, stating that while there have been challenges, the university has not been significantly impacted and students are safe.
FUEK was established by an Act of Parliament in 2021 and officially commenced operations in March 2025, following its transition from the former Federal College of Education, Kontagora.