The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutse, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed has approved the appointment of Dr. Nasir Umar Muhammad as the new Dean of Students Affairs Division.

Universities Attended:

ABUZaria, BAE(d) English

BUK, Master of Arts, MA, Literature in English

Universiti Sains Malaysia (U.P.M)

PhD in Literature in English with specialization in Eco-Criticism and Development of African Novel.

Dr. Nasir has several publications in both local and international journals of Literary Studies. He is presently an Associate Professor of Literature with research interest in Literary Theory, Afro – American Literature and the development of the African Novel.

He is a member of the editorial board of several journals of English and literary studies. He is a Member Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). Dr. Umar is an external examiner to ABUZaria, SLU and AI – Qalam University. He has attended many conferences both local and international.

Dr. Umar joined the services of Federal University Dutse in 2012 and has held several administrative responsibilities.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Head, Department of English and Linguistics

University Orator

PG Coordinator

Editor in Chief, Departmental Journal (DUELL)

Member, University Governing Council

Deputy Director Academic Services and Coordinator UMBS and Training, Consultancy Directorate

Member, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU, Federal University Dutse