Bashir Garba | |
|---|---|
| Vice-chancellor Sokoto State University | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Professor Sani Muhammad Dangogo |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Usmanu Danfodiyo University University of Jos |
| Profession | Academic administrator,Professor |
Bashir Garba MFR,is a Nigerian Professor of Applied Chemistry,the former Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University since 2022 and now the current Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto since August 2024. [1] [2]
Garba attended Magajin Rafi Primary School,Sokoto from 1973 to 1979 and proceeded to Government Secondary Technical School,Talata Mafara from 1989 to 1984. He also attended Usmanu Danfodiyo University,Sokoto and the University of Jos. [1] [2]
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry,a Master's degree in Applied Organic Chemistry,as well as a Doctorate degree in Applied Chemistry. [2]
Garba has held various academic and political offices during his career.
Garba served as the director,Sokoto Energy Research Centre,Usmanu Danfodiyo University,Sokoto between 1999 and 2005.
He also served as the director of Energy Management,Training and Manpower Development of the Energy Commission of Nigeria between 2006 and 2010. [1]
Prior to his appointment as Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University,Garba served as the Secretary to the State Government of Sokoto State [3] before he later served as a Commissioner for Higher Education in the state. [4]
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