Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

23/04/2026

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:
1. Director, Estates and Municipal Services
2. Director, Physical Planning and Development
3. Director, University Health Services
4. Director, Procurement
5. Director, Security

For details, refer to the attachments.

23/04/2026

*UDUS Governing Council at NIPSS Capacity Building Retreat*

The Council members of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) are currently participating in the 5th Batch of the Capacity Building Retreat for Governing Council Members of Federal Universities in Nigeria, holding in Calabar from April 22–26, 2026.

Organized by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education (FMoE), this year's retreat is themed: "Strengthening University Governance, Accountability and Institutional Performance."

Leading the 17-member UDUS delegation is the Chairman of the Council, Prof. Attahiru M. Jega, OFR. He is joined by key university officials, including:

Prof. Bashiru Garba (Vice-Chancellor)
Prof. M.M. Maishanu (DVC, Administration)
Prof. S.U. Gulumbe (DVC, Academic)
Prof. Aliyu Jibril (DVC, Research, Innovation & Development).

UDUS is participating alongside teams from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

20/04/2026

OUR STUDENTS CONTINUE TO MAKE NIGERIA PROUD

Mr. Muneer Yaqub, studying for a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Texas, Dallas, has been awarded Outstanding Graduate Student Award (PhD) for his "academic excellence, service (to the discipline, university or community), and perseverance in the face of challenges"

Mr. Yakubu graduated from UDUS with a BSc in Microbiology.

The Vice Chancellor, staff and students of Usmanu University, Sokoto congratulate Mr. Yakubu for this wonderful achievement. We pray for successful completion of your program and bright future ahead.

*Danfodite No Dey Carry Last!*

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/873107-nigerian-wins-top-graduate-award-at-us-university.html

09/04/2026

03/04/2026

APPOINTMENTS OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLORS (DVCs)

The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, at its 176th meeting held on Wednesday, 1st April, 2026, in line with the provision of the Law, has approved the appointments of the following:

1. Professor Muhammad Malami Maishanu, Department of Accounting, as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)

2. Professor Shehu Usman Gulumbe,
Department of Statistics, as the
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

3. Professor Aliyu Jibrin, Department of
Theriogenology and Animal Production, as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development).

Congratulations to the appointed DVCs. We pray for a successful service to our university.

11/01/2026

*ɴꜱᴘꜱ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄᴇꜱ 2026 ᴘʜᴅ ᴛʜᴇꜱɪꜱ ᴘʀɪᴢᴇ ɪɴ ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴜᴛᴇʀ ꜱᴄɪᴇɴᴄᴇ*

The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) is pleased to announce the recipient of the NSPS PhD Thesis Prize 2026 (Computer Science Section). Following a rigorous and transparent evaluation process, the Society has resolved to confer this prestigious award on Dr. Bello Alhaji Buhari, a doctoral graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in recognition of the exceptional quality and scholarly significance of his doctoral research.

Dr. Buhari is honoured for his PhD thesis entitled “Web-based User Authentication and Access Control: An Enhanced Multi-Factor Biometric Cryptographic Scheme Based on Client File and S13 Quantum Key Distribution Protocol.” The thesis was assessed to exhibit strong originality, technical depth, and clear relevance to contemporary challenges in cybersecurity, particularly in the design of secure authentication and access-control frameworks.

Dr. Bello Alhaji Buhari obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Second Class Upper Division) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2000. He proceeded to earn a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2009, and subsequently completed his PhD in Computer Science, with specialization in Cybersecurity, in 2025. Since 2004, he has served as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, contributing consistently to teaching, research, and academic mentorship. His research interests are focused on cybersecurity, authentication systems, and cryptographic protocols.

The NSPS PhD Thesis Prize is awarded annually to recognize doctoral research that demonstrates outstanding scholarly merit, originality, and a meaningful contribution to the advancement of knowledge across the physical and computational sciences. The Society is therefore pleased to formally announce this decision as part of its continuing commitment to excellence in research and postgraduate scholarship.

The award ceremony will take place on 10 February 2026.

12/12/2025

The Governing Council of Federal University Gusau has announced the appointment of Professor Tukur Adamu as the University's fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor.Currently serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation & Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Professor Adamu will assume his new role effective February 10, 2026.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashiru Garba, MFR, and the university community extends their congratulations and best wishes to Prof. Adamu. We acknowledge and appreciate his many years of dedicated service to our great University.