By Joseph Erunke, Abuja
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 34 academic staff to professorial ranks.
The approval was granted under the leadership of the Council Chairman, Distinguished Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso.
Seventeen senior academics were promoted to the rank of Professor, while another 17 were elevated to Associate Professor across various disciplines.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, said the promotions were ratified during the 101st Regular Meeting of the Governing Council held on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026.
