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Governance and management of the University.

Authority within the University is divided by law. The Governing Council exercises general control over policy, finance and property; the Senate is responsible for academic matters; and the Vice-Chancellor is the principal academic and administrative officer.

Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Umar Abdul'aziz

The principal academic and administrative officer of the University, responsible for strategic leadership, institutional development and the day-to-day management of both campuses. The Vice-Chancellor chairs the Senate and reports to the Governing Council.

Chairs
The Senate
Prof. Umar Abdul'aziz, Vice-Chancellor
Principal officers

The management team

Prof. Umar Abdul'aziz, Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Umar Abdul'aziz

The principal academic and administrative officer of the University. All principal officers and directors below report to the Vice-Chancellor, who chairs the Senate and reports in turn to the Governing Council.

vc@fumhsf.edu.ng
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor
Portrait to follow
DVC (Academics)

Prof. Jinjiri Isma'il

Deputises on academic matters. Member of the Governing Council and of Senate.

Dr Muhammad Ali
Registrar

Dr Muhammad Ali

Secretary to Council and Senate. Admissions, records and registry services.

registrar@fumhsf.edu.ng
Prof. Munir Abdullahi Kamba
University Librarian

Prof. Munir Abdullahi Kamba

The Library, its digital resources and information services.

librarian@fumhsf.edu.ng
Bello Abbas Abubakar
Bursar

Bello Abbas Abubakar, CNA

Finance, budgeting, payroll and audit coordination.

bursar@fumhsf.edu.ng
Dr Abdulhakeem Ibrahim
Director of ICT

Dr Abdulhakeem Ibrahim

Network infrastructure, e-learning, the portal and cybersecurity.

ict@fumhsf.edu.ng
Statutory office

Director of Academic Planning

Population projections, academic policy analysis and planning data for Senate and Council.

Statutory office

Director of Medical Services

The Health Centre and clinical services for staff, students and the host community.

Statutory office

Dean of Student Affairs

Welfare, accommodation, counselling, clubs and societies, sport and recreation.

Deans

Deans and the Provost

Deans and the Provost carry academic delivery and sit on Senate alongside the Director of General Studies. The Academic Brief provides for seven faculties at maturity.

ProvostCollege of MedicineProf. Abdussalam Mohd
DeanFaculty of Basic Medical SciencesProf. Salisu Isma'il
DeanFaculty of Allied Health SciencesProf. Adamu A. Rufa'i
DeanFaculty of ScienceProf. L.S Bilbis
FacultyFaculty of Medical RehabilitationDean to be announced
DirectorGeneral StudiesProf. K.U Jega
Governance structure

Authority, from the Visitor down

Visitor
The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Appoints the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and Governing Council, confirms the Vice-Chancellor, and conducts a visitation at least once every five years.
Chancellor
Head of the University and its ambassador. Takes precedence before all other members and presides at Convocation when conferring degrees.
Pro-Chancellor
Chairman of the Governing Council, appointed by the President for a term of four years.
Governing Council
General control of policy, finances, property and public relations. Ensures accounts are audited annually and an annual report published. Four-year tenure. Membership: the Pro-Chancellor as chairman, the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, one person from the Federal Ministry of Education, four appointed by the National Council of Ministers, four appointed by Senate, two by Congregation and one by Convocation.
Senate
Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. Responsible for academic matters: programmes, examinations, admissions standards and the academic calendar.
Congregation & Convocation
Statutory bodies of staff and of graduates respectively, each with representation on the Governing Council.
Faculties & Departments
Deans and Heads of Department carry academic delivery, supported by teaching and research units.
Administrative units

Administrative units and their responsibilities

Registry

Head: Registrar
  • Admissions and student records
  • Transcripts and certification
  • Senate and Council secretariat
  • Convocation and graduation
  • Academic calendar coordination

Bursary

Head: Bursar
  • Financial management and accounting
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Salary and payroll
  • Revenue collection
  • Financial reporting and audit

Library Services

Head: University Librarian
  • Collection development
  • Digital library and e-resources
  • Information literacy teaching
  • Research support
  • Inter-library cooperation

Health Services

Head: Director of Medical Services
  • Teaching Hospital (200-bed) oversight
  • Staff and student health services
  • Emergency and ambulance services
  • Community health programmes

ICT Centre

Head: Director of ICT
  • Network infrastructure
  • E-learning administration
  • Portal and website
  • Cybersecurity and data protection
  • IT training and support

Student Affairs

Head: Dean of Student Affairs
  • Welfare and accommodation
  • Counselling and guidance
  • Clubs and societies
  • Sports and recreation
  • Extracurricular coordination