Andrew Haruna Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Prof.
Andrew Haruna
Office:Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua
Birth Name:Andrew Haruna
Birth Date:4 April 1957
Birth Place:Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
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Profession:Linguist
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Andrew Haruna (born 4 April 1957) is a Nigerian academic. He is a professor of linguistics and Nigerian languages. He served as the vice chancellor of the Federal University of Gashua.[1]

Early life and education

Haruna was born in 1957 in Bauchi State. He attended primary school in Bauchi and secondary school in Bornu. He then attended the University of Maiduguri, where he was awarded BA (Honors) in linguistics. He proceeded to the University of London, where he attained his MSc and PhD in 1985 and 1990.[2]

Nomination and awards

Andrew Haruna was nominated as the most outstanding plenipotentiary for the Kwame Nkrumah leadership award 2016–2017 which he won.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Federal University Gashua Appoints Prof. Andrew Haruna VC, DVCs. 9 April 2018. Acada extra.
  2. Web site: Haruna, Prof Andrew – Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. blerf.org. 9 April 2018.
  3. Web site: FUGA VC Bags Another Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award . forefronting.com . 17 April 2018.