The Governing Council has an overall superintendence on the policies and operations of the University, including matters of finance, staff conditions of service and discipline.
Composition:
The second Governing Council that served during the year has the following membership:
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman
Prof. Saâidu Babura Ahmad, mni
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Lawan Sani Taura
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics
Prof. Umar Saje
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Admin
Dr. Umar Ali
External Members
Prof. (Mrs.) Jummai Adama M. Audi
Prof. Haruna Abdullahi Birniwa
Prof. Kabiru Isyaku, OON, fnae, mni
Statutory Members
Hajiya Safiya Muhammad
Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
Hajiya Habibah Isa Dutse
Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning
Representatives of Senate
Dr.
Dr. Danladi Sa’adu Ibrahim
Representative of Congregation
Dr. Mustapha Hussaini
Representative of Convocation
Vacant
Registrar and Secretary to Council
Mal. Adamu Mohammed, IPAN, ANUPA