Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the appointment of Professor Augustine Clement as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Naija247news gathered that the appointment was made public by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Maxwell Gidado, during a press briefing in Yola on Tuesday. Professor Clement’s appointment follows the recommendation of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board, which conducted interviews with 23 applicants for the position.
Naija247news understands that Professor Clement, a distinguished scholar in the Department of Animal Production, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served the university for over a decade, holding various academic and administrative positions. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board and Remedial Studies.
According to Naija247news, Professor Clement’s appointment is effective from Wednesday, February 5, 2025. In his acceptance speech, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor expressed his gratitude for the appointment and pledged to work collaboratively with the university’s management and council to drive its academic growth and development.
Naija247news reports that Professor Clement outlined his vision for the university, which includes introducing medical courses to address the state’s healthcare needs and implementing sustainable energy solutions to address the challenges of power supply on campus.
