From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi
The Acting Vucey-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) Prof. Ismaila A. Mungadi, has resigned his appointment with effect from Friday, Aug. 28.
It could be recalled that the state government sacked all the management team of the University on May 1,2026 and appointed Mungadi as the Acting Vice -Chancellor to manage the affairs of the institution and stabilisers the system.
While tendering his resignation Mungadi, in a letter dated Aug. 28,2026, and addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the university’s Governing Council, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi., Mungadi cited unfavourable environment for his action.
He explained that , the recent developments had made it increasingly difficult for him to effectively discharge the mandate entrusted to him.
He said he accepted the appointment with a clear mandate to stabilise the university, strengthen its governance processes, restore confidence and academic integrity, and facilitate the transition to substantive leadership.
According to him, “I write to respectfully resign from my appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, with effect from Friday, 28th August 2026.
” I accepted the appointment with a clear understanding of the mandate entrusted to me: to stabilize the University, strengthen its governance processes, restore confidence and academic integrity, and facilitate its transition to substantive leadership.
“Since assuming office, I have devoted myself fully to this responsibility. Working with members of the University community and other stakeholders, we have made considerable progress within the relatively short period available. I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris for the confidence reposed in me and for the opportunity to serve the University and Kebbi State in this capacity.
“However, developments in recent weeks have increasingly made it difficult for me to discharge the mandate with the independence, effectiveness and institutional harmony that I believe are necessary for its successful accomplishment. I have made sincere efforts to work through the appropriate structures and to seek resolution of the emerging challenges.
“Regrettably, I have come to the considered conclusion that, under the prevailing circumstances, I may no longer be able to satisfactorily accomplish the objectives for which 1 accepted the appointment. For me, remaining in office when I am unable to effectively discharge the mandate entrusted to me would not be in the best interest of the University.
“I therefore consider resignation the most appropriate course of action. This decision has not been taken lightly. I remain deeply committed to the progress of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology and to the educational and developmental aspirations of Kebbi State. I sincerely hope that the gains already recorded will be consolidated and that the University will continue on the path towards stability, academic excellence and institutional integrity”.
Mungadi expressed his appreciation to the Visitor and Government of Kebbi State for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve, and to the Governing Council, staff, students and other members of the University community for their cooperation during my tenure.
He added that he would ensure an orderly handover of the affairs of the University and remain available to facilitate a smooth transition.
(The Sun)
