UNIJOS Promotes 18 Academic Staff to Professors

UNIJOS Promotes 18 Academic Staff to Professors


The University of Jos has promoted 18 academic staff to the rank of Professor, effective from 1st October 2022. This post lists the new Professors and their fields, such as Mathematics, History, Chemistry, and Law. Additionally, 24 staff members were promoted to Associate Professor. Keep reading to learn more about these advancements and the experts leading various disciplines at UNIJOS.



The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the promotion of 18 academic staff members to the prestigious rank of Professor in various disciplines. This promotion was approved by the Appointment and Promotions Committee (Senior Staff), led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Tanko Ishaya.


InformationDetails🎓 Institution University of Jos
📅 Effective Date 1st October 2022
📜 Promotion To Professors
📋 Total Promoted 18 Academic Staff
📚 Fields Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Law, etc.
🎉 New Professors Sunday Joshua, Kums Ponfa Dombong, etc.
📈 Additional 24 to Associate Professors
📝 Committee Appointment and Promotions


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Newly Promoted Professors

Here are the distinguished individuals who have achieved this honour:Dr. Sunday Joshua: Professor of Computational/Numerical Mathematics
Dr. Kums Ponfa Dombong: Professor of African History
Dr. Gushit John Stephen: Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Janet Plang Punyit: Professor of Gender Studies and Gerontology
Dr. Okoli Chinwe Kate: Professor of Refugee/IDPs Law and International Humanitarian Law
Dr. Dadughun Sauaryi Isa: Professor of Test & Measurement
Dr. Abok Ibrahim Ishaya: Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology/General Paediatrics
Dr. Iornum Hembe Shambe: Professor of Gynaecological Oncology
Dr. Rikko Samuel Laraba: Professor of Urban Planning
Dr. Shaibu Samson James: Professor of Veterinary Microbiology
Dr. Pam Adamu Audu: Professor of Intellectual Property Law/Sociology of Law
Dr. Mangset Emmanuel: Professor of Radiation Biophysics/Medical Physics
Dr. Bukata Bukar: Professor of Pharmacology/Ethno Pharmacology
Dr. Bodang Juliana: Professor of Special Education (Learning Disabilities/Rehabilitation Sciences)
Dr. Attah Bala Galle: Professor of Mathematics Education
Dr. Sule Halima Mwuese: Professor of Family Medicine and HIV Medicine
Dr. Mai-Lafia Mary Dimis: Professor of Public Personnel Management
Dr. Ogbonna Abigail Ifeanyi: Professor of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Promotion to Associate Professor

In addition to these promotions, the University’s Appointments and Promotion Committee has also approved the elevation of 24 academic staff members from Senior Lecturer to Reader (Associate Professor).

These advancements highlight the commitment of UNIJOS to academic excellence and the professional development of its staff. For more details and updates, visit the University of Jos official website.

Congratulations to all the newly promoted Professors and Readers!