Governing Council of Sokoto State University Approves Promotions

The Governing Council of Sokoto State University held its 33rd Meeting on 4th August 2026. At this meeting, the council approved the promotion of several academic staff to the Professorial Cadre.

Promoted Professors

• Dr. Hafsat Olatunji – Professor of Economics
• Dr. Saheed Ahmed Rufa’i – Professor of Curriculum Studies

Readers

• Dr. Faruku Aliyu – Reader in Education Chemistry
• Dr. Murtala Marafa – Reader in History
• Dr. Godwin Onuh Odeh – Reader in Political History
• Dr. Nasir Muhammad Hassan – Reader in Mathematics Education
• Dr. Shamsu Deen A. Ahmad – Reader in Chemistry
• Dr. Bashar Sa’adu Isa – Reader in Educational Management

The Management of Sokoto State University congratulates the newly promoted Professors and Readers on their achievement. They wish them continued success in their teaching, research, and service to the University and humanity.

Congratulations to the promoted staff members on this well-deserved achievement.