The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, has approved the appointment of Professor Sunusi Sa’ad Ahmad as the new Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences for two years, effective from December 18, 2025.

This announcement was made in a letter dated January 7th, 2025, signed by the Registrar, Alhaji Abubakar Mijinnyawa, FCIA, and forwarded to the FUD Newsletter.

Professional Summary

Accomplished academic and seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in university teaching, research, and administration, coupled with 3 years in the banking sector. Expert in enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial management, public sector accounting, costing, auditing, and oil and gas accounting. Proven track record in leadership roles within academia, delivering impactful research, and contributing significantly to the development of educational programs. Passionate about enhancing financial practices within the petroleum sector, with specialized knowledge of financial accounting, cost and management accounting & industry best practices.

Key Skills and Competencies

Leadership & Team Management:

Extensive leadership experience in academia and administrative roles, including Acting Vice Chancellor, Dean, Head of Department, Examinations Officer, Project Coordinator, Postgraduate Coordinator, Deputy Director of Consultancy Services, and Director of Distance Learning. Strong ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and implement strategic initiatives.

Oil and Gas Accounting Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of accounting practices in the oil and gas sector, including costing, budgeting, and financial reporting for downstream operations. Extensive experience within the sector for improved efficiency.

Cost & Management Accounting, & Financial Management:

Specialization in cost accounting techniques, cost control, and efficiency analysis within the oil and gas industry, with a focus on optimizing operational costs and financial performance.

Corporate Governance & Compliance:

Skilled in auditing, investigation, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and ethical regulations, particularly within the energy sector.

Research & Methodology:

Over 20 postgraduate students supervised and 35 peer-reviewed publications focused on costing, financial analysis, oil and gas accounting, and public sector finance and management.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):

Proficient in Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, SPSS, e-Views, Microsoft Excel, and other industry-specific accounting software.