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. Sa’idu 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