Muhammad Yahuza Bello Explained

Muhammad Yahuza Bello
Pro-chancellor
Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
Term Start:2020
Predecessor:Sule Yahaya Hamma
Title2:Vice-chancellor
Bayero University Kano
Term Start2:2015
Term End2:2020
Predecessor2:Abubakar Adamu Rasheed
Successor2:Sagir Adamu Abbas
Birth Date:22 January 1959
Birth Place:Kawo, Nasarawa LGA, Kano State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:University of Arkansas
Bayero University Kano
Residence:Kano State
Profession:Professor

Muhammad Yahuza Bello is a Nigerian mathematician who served as the 10th vice chancellor of Bayero University Kano.[1]

Early life and education

Yahuza was born on 22 January 1959 in Nassarawa Local Government in Kano state. He attended Giginyu Primary School between 1966 and 1973. He attended Government Secondary School, Gaya where he graduated in 1977, he obtained first and second Degree in Mathematics Education from Bayero University Kano.

Yahuza attended the University of Arkansas, under the supervision of Naoki Kimura where he obtained his third degree in Mathematics between 1985 and 1988.[2] [3]

Career

Yahuza started his career in 1982 as Lecturer in Bayero University Kano, after saving for good 19 years, Yahuza became a professor of Mathematics in 2001.

Yahuza held several administrative positions at Bayero University Kano, which include Head of Mathematical Sciences Department, Sub-Dean, Deputy Dean, and Dean, Faculty of Science, he was also the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Director, Centre for Information Technology; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) Yahuza was elected the 10th Vice chancellor by the University congress[4] and confirmed by the Governing board of the University where he served between 2015 and 2020.[5] [6] [7]

Yahuza has supervised and graduated six PhD Mathematics candidates, 37 MSc Mathematics and MSc Computer Science candidates. He also supervised over 50 BSc Mathematics and BSc Computer Science final year projects.[8] [9] [10] Yahuza is a mathematician who has a passion for computers, which led to the establishment of Computer Science studies in Bayero University Kano, under the department of Mathematics in the year 1990 which now has become the Faculty of Computer Science with more than 1500 graduates.[11]

Yahuza was appointed the Pro-chancellor of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano by the Executive Governor of Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje immediately after the resignation of Alhaji Sule Yahya Hamma in 2020.[12] [13]

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Admin. 2016-12-21. BELLO, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza. 2021-02-10. Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. en-US.
  4. Web site: TheNEWS. 2015-07-21. Yahuza Bello wins BUK race for vice-chancellorship -. 2021-02-10. The NEWS. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-08-12. USAID Collaboration with Nigeria’s Bayero University in Kano Strengthens Early Grade Reading in Nigeria News Nigeria U.S. Agency for International Development. 2021-02-10. www.usaid.gov. en.
  6. Web site: professor Mohammad Yahuza Bello Archives. 2021-02-10. FRCN. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Adamu unveils 250 office blocks Bayero University Senate building. 2021-02-10. guardian.ng.
  8. Web site: 2015-08-10. PROFILE: Meet Prof. Muhammad Bello, new VC of Bayero University, Kano Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-02-10. en-GB.
  9. Web site: Tribute to Professor J O C Ezeilo, CON. 2021-02-10. Maths History. en.
  10. Web site: Nigeria. News Agency of. 2017-10-13. NNPC, Bayero University pledge collaboration on frontier basins. 2021-02-10. TODAY. en-US.
  11. Web site: About the Faculty Faculty of Computer Sciences and Information Technology. 2021-02-10. csit.buk.edu.ng.
  12. Web site: Abba. Hannatu Sulaiman. 2020-08-03. Yahuza Bello becomes YUMSUK Pro-chancellor. 2021-02-10. Prime Time News. en-US.
  13. Web site: Ganduje appoints outgoing BUK VC as pro-chancellor of Kano varsity. 2021-02-10. Daily Trust. en.