The 4th Governing Council of the Federal University Dutse (FUD) has approved the appointment of Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel as the new substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university.

The decision was taken at the Council’s Extraordinary Meeting held on December 13, 2025. According to the approval, Professor Gumel’s appointment will take effect from February 10, 2026.

Speaking on the appointment, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Shuaibu Oba Abdulraheem, OFR, NPOM, stated that the selection process was rigorous and meticulous. He disclosed that 21 applicants were shortlisted and interviewed, after which Professor Gumel emerged as the most suitable candidate for the position.

Professor Abdulraheem congratulated the Vice-Chancellor-designate and prayed for divine guidance and wisdom as he assumes the responsibility of leading the institution. He also expressed confidence in Professor Gumel’s capacity to build on the achievements of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and further advance the university’s mission.

In his remarks, Professor Gumel expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity and thanked the Governing Council, the joint selection team, the Chairman of Council, the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, and the entire university community for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged to work diligently to sustain and improve on the existing developmental strides of the university.

Brief Profile

Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel is an alumnus of the University of Malaya, Malaysia, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and a PhD in Industrial Biotechnology, with specialization in Biocatalysis and Bioprocess Technology, in 2009 and 2013 respectively. He also served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Malaya in 2014.

In addition to his scientific background, Professor Gumel holds a Professional Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA), an Advanced Diploma in Education, a Diploma in Data Processing and Information Technology, and a Certificate in Advanced Digital Appreciation Training (ADAPTI).

An award-winning scholar, Professor Gumel’s PhD thesis earned a Distinction at the University of Malaya.

The appointment has been widely welcomed as a significant step towards strengthening leadership and academic excellence at the Federal University Dutse.