Professor Muhammad Bello Yarima has assumed as acting vice chancellor of the Sokoto state following the resignation of the former vice chancellor, Professor Bashir Garba, who took an appointment at Usman Danfodio University.
This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Comrade Zayyanu Shehu.
The handing over/taking over ceremony, which was held at the Senate Chamber, marked a significant milestone in the history of the University.
In his remarks, Prof. Yerima expressed his commitment to building on the achievements of his predecessor, promising to work diligently toward uplifting the status of the institution
. prof Yarima emphasized the importance of teamwork, open communication, and staff welfare.
He also reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the entire University community and adopting an open-door policy to encourage staff input.
He thanked the Visitor to the University and Governor of the state Dr. Ahmed Aliyu for finding him worthy of appointment and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.
In his handing over speech, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Garba, thanked the entire members of the University community for their support and cooperation during his tenure, urging them to extend the same to his successor.