BUK Names Professor Ahmad Tsauni As Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has recommended Professor Ahmad Muhammad Tsauni, Director of the Bayero University Press, for appointment as the next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics).

The recommendation was made during the 428th Meeting of the University Senate held on Thursday, 2nd October 2025.

The decision will be forwarded to the University Governing Council for consideration and final approval at its next meeting.

The position became vacant following the appointment of Professor Haruna Musa, as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the university.

During the same meeting, the Senate also elected Professor Ummu A. Jalingo as its representative on the University’s Governing Council.

A distinguished economist and academic leader, Professor Tsauni obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from Bayero University, Kano, where he has served with distinction for over two decades.

He began his academic career in 2004 as a Graduate Assistant and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Economics in 2019.

Renowned for his versatility as a scholar, teacher, and policy expert, Professor Tsauni has supervised over ten doctoral candidates and numerous master’s and undergraduate students.

He has also served as an external examiner for postgraduate programmes in several Nigerian universities.

Throughout his career, he has held several key academic and administrative positions, including Level Coordinator, Departmental Examinations Officer, Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Head of the Department of Economics, and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Currently serving as Director of the Bayero University Press, Professor Tsauni continues to promote academic publishing and research dissemination.

He has contributed significantly as a member of various departmental, faculty, and university-wide committees, underscoring his dedication to academic excellence and institutional development.