The Governing Council of the University of Maiduguri at its special meeting held on Wednesday 18th September, 2024 has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University. This followed the recommendation of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board, which interviewed four (4) applicants for the post. The appointment takes effect from Wednesday, 18th September, 2024.

Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele is a distinguished scholar of English Language and Linguistics with over two decades of dedicated service in Teaching, Research and Community Service in the University. Prior to this appointment, he was the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University and had held several Academic and Administrative positions in the University, including the immediate-past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration).

Professor Mele's remarkable achievements in scholarship have earned him numerous meritorious awards and distinctions, both nationally and internationally in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of English Language and Linguistics.

Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele hails from Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State and is widely travelled across the globe. He is happily married with Children and enjoys Reading, mentoring younger professionals and engaging in charity and community activities.

On behalf of the staff, students and the entire University of Maiduguri community, I hereby congratulate Professor Mele for this well-merited appointment and wish him a successful tenure of office.