{
  "id": 4835987,
  "title": "Kebbi: Acting VC appointed for AFUSTA after Mungadi’s sudden resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kebbi-acting-vc-appointed-for-afusta-after-mungadis-sudden-resignation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/01/kebbi-acting-vc-appointed-for-afusta-after-mungadis-sudden-resignation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Governing Council of the Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology (AFUSTA) in Aliero, Kebbi State, has appointed Prof. Muhammad Gwani as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. Gwani, previously the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), took on the role on Monday, August 31, 2026. The university's Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Mansur-Ango, announced the decision in a statement released in Birnin Kebbi. The Senate had recommended Gwani for the position following the sudden resignation of Prof. Ismaila Arzika-Mungadi, the former Acting Vice-Chancellor. The Governing Council approved the Senate's recommendation, adhering to the university's established procedures, to ensure continuity in administrative matters. Mungadi's resignation on August 28, 2026, was attributed to challenges in maintaining his role with the necessary independence, effectiveness, and institutional harmony.",
  "summary": "The Governing Council of the Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, AFUSTA, Aliero, Kebbi State, has approved the appointment of Prof. Muhammad Gwani as the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor. Gwani, who was the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) before his appointment, assumed office on Monday, August 31, 2026. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}