The Governing Council of Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State has approved the appointment of Professor Maimuna Waziri as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Waziri, a professor of Chemistry, was elected during the fifth Council meeting of the University on Saturday.

She succeeds incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Haruna whose tenure ends on February 10, 2021.

Sources told reporters that, 48 Professors applied for the position, out of which 25 were shortlisted for interaction, adding that three candidates made it to the final stage before the Council settled on Professor Waziri.

While congratulating the New Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Mallam Ibrahim Akuyam called on her to ensure she carries all the staff of the institution along.