Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has appointed Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Damaturu. The appointment was announced by the University’s Chairman of the Governing Council, Alhaji Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, in a statement. According to Goniri, the appointment was approved following a recommendation by the Governing Council at its extraordinary meeting held on January 15, 2026.
Professor Tahir is a renowned Professor of General Surgery and a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Medical Director of the Ultra-Modern Police Hospital in Damaturu. His extensive experience and expertise in the field of medicine are expected to contribute significantly to the university’s academic and research endeavors.
In a related development, the Governing Council also approved the appointment of Mallam Isa Audu Dallari as the substantive Registrar of Yobe State University, Damaturu. The appointment was made at the same extraordinary meeting, following a recommendation by the Selection Committee in accordance with the Yobe State University Law, 2006 (as amended). Mallam Dallari currently serves as a Director of Administration at the university and brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role.
The appointments are a significant development for Yobe State University, which was established in 2006 to provide quality education and research opportunities to students in the region. With these new appointments, the university is poised to strengthen its academic and administrative capacities, ultimately enhancing its reputation as a center of excellence in higher education.
The Governor’s approval of these appointments demonstrates his commitment to the development of the university and the state’s education sector as a whole. As the university moves forward with its new leadership, it is expected to build on its existing strengths and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration. With a strong leadership team in place, Yobe State University is well-positioned to make a positive impact on the academic and economic landscape of the region.
