The Governing Council of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has approved the promotion of 39 academic staff of the institution to the rank of professors and readers.
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According to a statement signed by the Principal Assistant Register, Information and Public Relations, Abdullahi Abduallahi, the staff are 17 professors and 22 readers.
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The statement said some of the promotions took effect from October 1, 2013, while others took effect from October 1, 2014.
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The new professors are: Ahmedu Ibrahim Musa (Religion and Philosophy), Gideon Umezurike Egezie (Human Physiology) and Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe (Medical Microbiology).
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Others are: Noel Nenman Wanang (Pharmacology), Nyager Elizabeth (Theatre and Film Arts), and Agaku Jacob (Theatre and Film Arts), who was promoted post-humously.
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Others who were promoted to professors are: Ikonji Ogaji (Pharmaceutical Technology), David Pam Yakubu (Zoology), Bakwa Dirting Dakup (Physics) and Barnabas John Kwaha (Physics).