The Governing Council of the University of Jos has approved the promotion of 17 readers to the rank of professors and 22 others to that of readers.
This was contained in statement signed by Abdullahi Abduallahi, the Principal Assistant Register, Information and Public Relations, UniJos, and made available to newsmen in Jos on Tuesday.
The statement said some of the promotions took effect from October 1, 2013, while others took effect from October 1, 2014.
The new professors are: Ahmedu Ibrahim Musa (Religion and Philosophy), Gideon Umezurike Egezie (Human Physiology) and Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe (Medical Microbiology).
Others are: Noel Nenman Wanang (Pharmacology), Nyager Elizabeth (Theatre and Film Arts), and Agaku Jacob (Theatre and Film Arts), who was promoted post-humously.
Others who were promoted to professors are: Ikonji Ogaji (Pharmaceutical Technology), David Pam Yakubu (Zoology), Bakwa Dirting Dakup (Physics) and Barnabas John Kwaha (Physics).
Also, there were: Mary Plangnan Haggai (Educational Foundations), Agbo Felicia Onyemowo (Science and Technology Education), Stephen Samuel Gyang (Clinical Pharmacy) and Haruna Bonaventure Nkup (Political Science).
Professors Christiana Ogoamaka Okoye (Political Science), Alemika Emily, (Faculty of Law) and Adefioye O. Akerele (Economics Department) had their promotions become effective from October 1, 2011.
Meanwhile 22 academic staff members were also promoted to as Reader by the council.
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