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The Emir of Gaya, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya, has approved the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai as the Sarkin Kudun Gaya. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar and Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the university, and made available to The Historica Nigeria. According to the letter of appointment with reference number MLG/INS/LGD/166/4, dated 13th June, 2025 and signed by Alhaji Mansur Ibrahim Gaya, the Wamban Gaya and Senior Councillor (Admin.) of the Gaya Emirate Council, the appointment followed the approval of the Kano State Government. Read Also: Kano State to Host National Summit on Creative Industry Development “This appointment is based on your track record of service, dedication, and the personal attributes you have consistently demonstrated over the years,” the letter stated. “It is therefore expected that you will bring these sterling qualities to bear in your new traditional role, contributing to the growth and advancement of the Gaya Emirate Council and Kano State at large,” it added. In a congratulatory message, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar, on behalf of the Chancellor Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Council Justice Abdu Aboki (rtd), members of the Council, University Senate, management, staff, and students, extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Yakasai, describing the appointment as “well-deserved and a source of pride for the university community.” The statement noted that the date for the turbaning ceremony will be announced by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gaya, in due course. Prof. Yakasai is currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.  

The Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board has formally commended the Principal of Muktar Adnan Day Science College, Kano, Malam Abba Tukur Ibrahim, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence. In a commendation letter dated 29th May 2025 and signed by the Board’s Director of Personnel Management, Abba Muhammad Kurawa, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, the board praised Malam Ibrahim for his significant contributions to the growth and development of the institution. The letter highlighted the principal’s outstanding performance in several critical areas, including infrastructural development, improved academic performance, student discipline, enhanced school-community relations, and promotion of co-curricular activities. These efforts, according to the board, have greatly enriched the learning environment and placed the college on a steady path of progress. Read Also: Photos: Tinubu Inaugurates Greater Abuja Water Project to Expand Clean Water Access “The board acknowledges the immense contribution you are making towards the development of the college and encourages you to continue in this remarkable path,” the letter read. Malam Abba Ibrahim was also lauded for specific initiatives under his leadership, such as the repair of the school bus, support and extra training for students who scored 300 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and prioritization of both staff and student welfare. The board reaffirmed its appreciation and assured the principal of its highest regard, reiterating its broader mission to enhance science and technical education across Kano State. Read Also: KASSOSA Dawakin Kudu Class of 1985 Celebrates 40th Anniversary Muktar Adnan Day Science College is regarded as one of the leading science-based secondary institutions in the state. This recognition aligns with the state government’s continued commitment to nurturing excellence in science and technology education as a foundation for future development. Malam Abba Tukur Ibrahim also serves as the Public Relations Officer II of the Kano Science Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA), the umbrella body of alumni from science colleges across the state.