The Governing Council of the University of Jos
has approved the promotion of 17 readers to
the rank of professors and equally 22 Senior
Lecturers to the post of readers.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Abduallahi,
Principal, Assistant Registrar, Information and
Public Relations of the University of Jos, and
made available on Tuesday, the statement
read that some of the promotions took effect
from Oct. 1, 2013 while others took effect
from Oct. 1, 2014. Note: all back dated.
The new professors are: Ahmedu Ibrahim
Musa, (Religious studies and Philosophy);
Gideon Umezurike Egezie, (Human
Physiology); and Grace Mebi Ayanbimpe,
(Medical Microbiology).
Others are: Noel Nenman Wanang
(Pharmacology); Nyager Elizabeth, (Theatre
and Film Arts); and Agaku Jacob, (Theatre and
Film Arts) who was promoted post-humously.
Others who were equally promoted to the post
of professor include: Ikonji Ogaji,
(Pharmaceutical Technology); David Pam
Yakubu, (Zoology); Bakwa Dirting Dakup
(Physics); and Barnabas John Kwaha
(Physics), Mary Plangnan Haggai, (Educational
Foundations), Agbo Felicia Onyemowo
(Science and Technology Education); Stephen
Samuel Gyang (Clinical Pharmacy); and
Haruna Bonaventure Nkup (Political Science),
Professors Christiana Ogoamaka Okoye,
(Political Science); Alemika Emily, (Faculty of
Law) and Adefioye O. Akerele (Economics
Department);
All promotions were backdated to Oct. 1,
2011.
Additionally, 22 academic staff in various
departments were promoted to the position of
Readers by the council.
source: https://plateaunewsonline./2015/06/17/university-of-jos-has-approved-the-promotion-of-17-to-professors-and-22-to-senior-lecturers/

Lovely. Congrats to dem