Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has appointed Dr. Habeeba Adamu Kakudi as the new Rector of Jigawa State Polytechnic for Communication and Information Technology, Kazaure.
Until her appointment, Dr. Habeeba held the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Bayero University, Kano.
She began her academic career at Bayero University, Kano in 2011 as a Lecturer II, having previously worked at Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel from 2001 to 2011.
She has an extensive record of publications and has participated in numerous workshops and training sessions both within and outside Nigeria.
She holds a Bachelor degree (B. Tech) in Maths/Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (1998), a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Bayero University, Kano (2011), and a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2020).
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim, and made available to DAYLIGHT REPORTERS, the appointment reflects Governor Namadi’s commitment to enhancing the education sector in Jigawa State by placing capable professionals in leadership roles.