Professor Tanko Ishaya Named New Vice-Chancellor Of UNIJOS

The Governing Council of the University of Jos, Plateau State, has approved the appointment of Professor Tanko Ishaya as the new Vice-Chancellor.According to a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications, of the institution, Mr. Abdullahi Abdullahi, Professor Ishaya is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the university.

The statement disclosed that his appointment followed the Council’s consideration of the recommendation of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board at the its special meeting held on Friday, 12th November, 2021, adding that his appointment will take effect from 1st December, 2021. He takes over from Professor Gray Goziem Ejikeme whose term as acting Vice-Chancellor expires on 30th November, 2021.