Mala Mohammed Daura

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Mala Mohammed Daura
BornJune 13, 1962
Daura, Fune LGA, Yobe State
NationalityNigerian
EducationB.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Alma materUniversity of Maiduguri
Katholieke University Leuven Belgium
Years active1986-Date

Mala Mohammed Daura (born June 13, 1962) is a Nigerian academic and administrator. He is currently the Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University, Damaturu. He assumed the position on January 1, 2020, following his appointment by the Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, who is the visitor of the university. He is the fourth Vice Chancellor of the university. [1] [2]

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Early Life and Education

Born in Daura and hailing from Fune Local Government of Yobe State, Daura began his academic journey at Daura Primary School, Borno State, from 1968 to 1975. He continued his education at Government Secondary School Damaturu, Yobe State, between 1975 and 1980. Daura pursued higher education at the University of Maiduguri, earning his undergraduate degree from 1981 to 1985. He pursued a master's degree at Southwestern University of Ibadan, Ibadan, from 1987 to 1988 and did his Post-Doctoral Research at the Laboratory for Experimental Geomorphology, Katholieke University Leuven Belgium, from March 1995 to June 1995. [3]

Academic career

Daura commenced his teaching career as a Youth Corper in the Department of Geography at Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ondo State, from 1985 to 1986. He then joined the University of Maiduguri as a Graduate Assistant on October 2, 1986, eventually rising to the position of Professor on October 1, 2004. Throughout his career, Daura held various positions of academic and administrative significance. Notably, he served as the Pioneer Rector of Yobe State Polytechnic, Geidam, from November 2002 to April 2004. He also held roles at the University of Maiduguri, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Central Administration) from April 15, 2004, to August 3, 2008, and Ag. Vice-Chancellor from May 21, 2008, to June 2, 2009. Daura subsequently served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri from June 3, 2009, to June 2, 2014. His contributions extended beyond his primary affiliations. He served as a visiting professor at various Nigerian universities, including Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and the University of Abuja. Subsequently, Daura assumed the role of Director at the Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (CDRM&DS). [3] [4]

Professional Affiliations

Daura is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of Nigerian Geographers, the Nigerian Geomorphological Working Group (NGWG), and holds fellowships with the Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators (FIICA) and the Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management (FCIPDM). [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Saleh, Ibrahim (14 February 2020). "Prof Daura assumes duty as Yobe varsity VC". Daily Trust. dailytrust.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Abubakar, Mohammed (2 January 2020). "Gov Buni Appoints New VC For Yobe Varsity". independent.ng. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Dalhatu, Muhammad (24 April 2020). "Prof Daura Takes Over From Prof Mukhtar As VC, Yobe State University, Damaturu". Education Monitor News. educationmonitornews.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Gusau, Isa (5 June 2009). "Nigeria: Prof. Daura is Unimaid's Substantive VC". Daily Trust. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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