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FUDutse Appoints Prof. Gambo Babandi Pioneer PG College Provost

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

May 16, 2026

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, Professor Ahmad Muhammed Gumel, has approved the appointment of Professor Gambo Babandi Gumel as the Pioneer Provost of the institution's newly upgraded College of Postgraduate Studies.

FUDUTSE VC appoints Prof. Babandi as Pioneer Provost of College of Postgraduate Studies

Key Highlights of the Appointment and Upgrade

  • Effective Date & Tenure: The appointment takes effect from 15th May 2026 for an initial tenure of two (2) years.
  • Upgrade to a College: Earlier on 26th April 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Senate, approved the conversion of the former School of Postgraduate Studies into a full College of Postgraduate Studies.
  • New Administrative Titles: Following the upgrade, the head of the college is now addressed as Provost (formerly Dean), while the Secretary of the college is now designated as Director.
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Zynar Sani

May 16, 2026

Congratulations to Prof. Babandi! When will FUDutse release the 2026/2027 postgraduate form?

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 16, 2026

Hi Zynar, as soon as the newly upgraded College of Postgraduate Studies announces the 2026/2027 application dates, we will publish the full details here on Mentra.

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