By Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK | February 18, 2026
The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has continued his familiarisation tour of academic faculties with a visit to the Faculty of Social Sciences, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to academic excellence, research development, and improved institutional productivity.
The visit formed part of the Vice-Chancellor’s ongoing engagement with faculties aimed at strengthening collaboration with staff and students while assessing academic and infrastructural needs of the University.
Receiving the Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Management, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Ojochenemi Idoko, described the visit as a homecoming, noting that the Faculty remains the foundation of the Vice-Chancellor’s academic career.
Dr. Idoko commended Prof. Usman’s transformative leadership during his tenure at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, where he repositioned the institution into a competitive centre of academic excellence.
He outlined several infrastructural and technical improvements undertaken by the Faculty, including erosion control, replacement of suspended ceilings, repairs of leaking lecture theatre roofs, installation of solar power systems, and improved security.
On academic progress, the Dean noted that Economics and Sociology programmes recently secured successful accreditation, while Mass Communication was unbundled into six specialised programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in late 2025.
Prof. Usman emphasised the critical role of mentorship in academic development, encouraging senior academics to guide and nurture younger scholars for institutional continuity and excellence. He stated that challenges are surmountable through collective responsibility, collaboration, and shared commitment among staff and management.
He urged staff to develop innovative ideas contributing to the University’s growth and warned against sharp practices and extortion undermining the University’s integrity.
Prof. Usman restored and subscribed to the Faculty’s internet service to improve connectivity and enhance academic productivity among staff.
The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by principal officers, including Deputy Vice-Chancellors Prof. J. J. Orugun and Prof. Ojah Paul Egwemi, Registrar Barr. Yahaya S. Alilu, Bursar Dr. (Mrs.) Amina Amuhi, and Acting University Librarian Dr. Oladimeji Yemi-Peters.
