Professor Mohammed Isa Kida | |
|---|---|
| 4th Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Lafia | |
| Assuming office 11 February 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Shehu Abdul Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1967 Hawul,Borno State,Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Maiduguri University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Academic,Accountant |
| Known for | Vice-Chancellor,Federal University Lafia |
Professor Mohammed Isa Kida (born 10 November 1967) is a Nigerian academic,accountant and university administrator who serves as the 4th Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lafia. He was appointed in October 2025 and assumed office on 11 February 2026,succeeding Shehu Abdul Rahman. [1] [2]
Kida was born on 10 November 1967 in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State,Nigeria. [3] He attended Bariki Primary School in Biu and later Comprehensive Secondary School,Waka-Biu. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accountancy from the University of Maiduguri in 1994,a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Lagos in 1997,and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accountancy from the University of Maiduguri in 2008. [4]
Professor Kida has held teaching and administrative positions at several Nigerian universities,including the University of Maiduguri,Yobe State University,Nasarawa State University,Keffi,Federal University Wukari,and the American University of Nigeria,Yola. [4]
At the Federal University of Lafia,he served as Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences before his appointment as Vice-Chancellor. [5]
He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria,a Certified National Accountant (CNA),and a Fellow of the Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators. [4]