Kebbi State Government Dissolves Afusta Governing Council, Relieves VC, Others

Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — April 30, 2026

The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero and relieved the Vice-Chancellor alongside two Deputy Vice-Chancellors of their appointments.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, who said the decision followed the consideration of a visitation panel report by the State Executive Council.

According to the statement, the Registrar and the Bursar of the institution have also been removed from office, while the appointment of Abba Muhammad Adua has been terminated.

The government further announced the appointment of Samaila Arzika Mungadi as Sole Administrator of the university. He is expected to stabilise governance and restore academic standards pending the reconstitution of a new governing council.

The decision, according to the state government, takes immediate effect as part of efforts to reposition the institution for improved performance and accountability.