By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
    • Politics
    NewsShow More
    Govt Announces 3-month Traffic Diversion at Old Tollgate/Berger Axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
    January 28, 2023
    Certain individuals trying to sabotage our activities — TETFund
    January 28, 2023
    ‘I Do Not Endorse Any Presidential Candidate’ – Kanu Nwankwo
    January 28, 2023
    Pressure to get married prompted me to join the army – Buhari
    January 27, 2023
    My son’s death a test from the Almighty — Nasarawa Governor
    January 27, 2023
  • Entertainment
    EntertainmentShow More
    Yeni Kuti
    Infidelity: I Can Only Leave if My Partner Sleeps with Another Man – Yeni Kuti
    January 27, 2023
    I was shocked when my wife offered to donate kidney – Eedris Abdulkareem
    January 27, 2023
    Ex-boxer Mike Tyson slapped with a fresh rape suit
    January 25, 2023
    Anita
    Paul Okoye’s Ex-Wife Anita Opens Up About Her Struggles with Miscarriage
    January 19, 2023
    Martica "Fat" Nwigwe, Grammy awards 2023 best new artist award nominee Tobe Nwigwe, Brand Manager, Heineken, Azuka Ijenebe, Grammy awards best global music performance award nominee Rocky Dawuni; Founder of Afrozons, Dr. Sheila O; Senior Media, Brand PR & Sponsorships Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sandra Amachree; Portfolio Manager, International Premium Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Sampson Oloche; at the Afrozons pre-Grammy nomination celebration courtesy of Heineken.
    Sheila O Brings Together African Artists Tobe Nwigwe and Rocky Dawuni to Discuss Grammy Nominations
    January 19, 2023
  • Business & Economy
    Business & EconomyShow More
    Godwin Emefiele
    CBN Introduces Domestic Card to Combat Foreign Exchange Challenges
    January 26, 2023
    Godwin Emefiele
    CBN stands firm on January 31st deadline, says no extension for deposit of old naira notes
    January 24, 2023
    CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
    Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Monetary Policy Rate to 17.5% to Combat Inflation
    January 24, 2023
    Mr. Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) addressing members of the press at the FIRS HQ, Abuja. January 23, 2023
    Muhammad Nami-led FIRS breaks record with N10.1 trillion tax collection in 2022
    January 24, 2023
    First Oil Well Spud-In in Nasarawa to Commence in March 2023 – Kyari
    January 13, 2023
  • Sport
    SportShow More
    Kolo Toure
    Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan Athletic after winless reign
    January 27, 2023
    Ex-Madrid star, Gareth Bale to make professional golf debut
    January 24, 2023
    Just in: Everton sack Manager, Frank Lampard
    January 23, 2023
    Eddie Nketiah (L) and Bukayo Saka (R) of Arsenal celebrate Nketiah's game-winning goal during the Premier League match against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
    Arsenal Secures Hard-Fought 3-2 Victory Over Manchester United
    January 22, 2023
    Chelsea draw Liverpool at Anfield
    January 21, 2023
  • Tech
    TechShow More
    Kashifu Inuwa
    Forbes Recognizes NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa with Best of Africa Corporate Governance Award
    January 16, 2023
    NCC
    NCC Returns to Television with Telecom Weekly Program
    January 10, 2023
    MTN Nigeria Launches Thryve Ads to Support SMEs in Social Media Marketing
    January 6, 2023
    WhatsApp
    WhatsApp to End Support for Dozens of Devices on Dec 31st, 2022 – See List
    December 29, 2022
    The Redmi K60 Pro: Xiaomi’s Latest 5G Smartphone with a High-Refresh-Rate Display and HDR10+ Support
    December 29, 2022
Reading: Prof. Tanko Ishaya appointed new VC of UNIJOS
Share
Aa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Aa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Okay.ng on WhatsApp
  • Careers
  • Submit News to Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Education

Prof. Tanko Ishaya appointed new VC of UNIJOS

Agency Report with Okay.ng By Agency Report with Okay.ng Published November 12, 2021
Share
3 Min Read
Prof. Tanko-Ishaya
Prof. Tanko-Ishaya
SHARE

The 14th Governing Council of the University of Jos, Plateau, has approved the appointment of Professor Tanko Ishaya, as the new Vice-Chancellor for the University.

Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the university announced this in a statement on Friday in Jos.

According to him, the development follows Council’s consideration of the recommendation of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board at its Special Meeting held on Friday, November 12.

He said that Ishaya’s appointment would take effect from December 1, adding that the appointment was for a single term of five years.

- Advertisement -

Ishaya, 57, is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, of the university and a professor of Computer Science with a Mathematics background and specialism and experience in Data Engineering, Computer Security and Forensics.

He obtained B.Sc. in Mathematics Education and graduated with second Class Upper Division in 1992 at University of Jos and began work as a lecturer in Mathematics department at the College of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State.

He later proceeded to the University of Manchester, United Kingdom to pursue an M.Sc. programme in Computation and completed in 1997.

He later enrolled for his PhD in Computing Studies which he completed in 2001 and was promoted to the rank of Professor of Computer Science in 2012.

He joined the University of Hull in October, 2000 as a Lecturer and was Head of the Centre for Internet Computing at the institution before returning to Nigeria in 2008 as a visiting Professor to the University of Jos on Sabbatical.

Professor Tanko was the founding Director of the University’s Directorate for Information and Communication Technology and again returned to the University of Hull in January 2009 after his Sabbatical.

Professor Tanko came back to university of Jos in 2012 on special request by the University to serve as the Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and doubled as the pioneer Head of Computer Science Department at the University.

He has served in over 60 University Committees at the University of Hull and the University of Jos and a member of several professional bodies.

Ishaya has over 40 publications in both local and international journals, books, conferences and research reports.

He has also supervised and graduated five PhD, 40 M.Sc and over 100 undergraduate students in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK).

Ishaya, who hails from Zuru, Kebbi State, is happily married to his wife, Sharon Ishaya and are blessed with three children.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ishaya takes over from Prof. Gray Ejikeme, whose term as Acting Vice-Chancellor expires on November 30.

TAGGED: Professor Tanko Ishaya, UNIJOS
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
What do you think?
Happy0
Love0
Sad0
Angry0
Joy0
Surprise0

Connect with Okay on Social

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Telegram Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Govt Announces 3-month Traffic Diversion at Old Tollgate/Berger Axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
News
Certain individuals trying to sabotage our activities — TETFund
Education
‘I Do Not Endorse Any Presidential Candidate’ – Kanu Nwankwo
News
Pressure to get married prompted me to join the army – Buhari
News
Yeni Kuti
Infidelity: I Can Only Leave if My Partner Sleeps with Another Man – Yeni Kuti
Celebrities
- Advertisement -

You Might Also Like

Education

Certain individuals trying to sabotage our activities — TETFund

January 28, 2023
House of Representative
EducationNews

Student voter participation: Reps calls for suspension of tertiary institution’s academic activities

January 27, 2023
Education

UNILAG halts admissions for Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering in 2023

January 24, 2023
Education

273 bag First Class as ABU holds convocation January 28th

January 20, 2023
Previous Next
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US

© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved

  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Okay.ng on WhatsApp
  • Careers
  • Submit News to Okay.ng
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?