The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger and Nigeria (MAAUN), has congratulated Prof. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim on his appointment as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the newly established Northwest University, Sokoto.
The President of MAAUN Niger and Chairman of Governing Council of MAAUN Nigeria, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo sent the congratulatory message to the pioneer VC in a letter he personally signed and issued to journalists in Kano on Monday.
Prof. Abubakar Gwarzo who is also the Founder of Franco-British International University, Kaduna and President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), on behalf of the Management of the Universities wished the new Vice Chancellor of the Northwest University a successful tenure.
He also prayed to Almighty God to guide and give him the wisdom to steer the leadership of the institution.
Prof. Abubakar Gwarzo described the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim as a committed, patient, loyal and hardworking lecturer who will bring development and progress to the University in various aspects.
“We pray that as he assumes office, may the Almighty Allah help him to succeed,” the letter said.
The management of MAAUN expressed hope that the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor will add value to the University.
The new Vice Chancellor is a renowned Environmentalist, Scholar and Administrator. The Governing Council of the Northwest University, Sokoto recently approved the appointment of the pioneer Vice Chancellor for the newly established Private University.
Northwest University, Sokoto founded by former Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Sokoto), is one of the Private Universities established in Sokoto state.
The University was issued an operational license in May 2022, by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
MAAUN Congratulates Prof. Maigari On Appointment As Pioneer VC Of Northwest University Sokoto

Wheels of Kindness: Prof. Gwarzo donates Sa’adatu Rimi College 60-Seater Bus
May 19, 2025
The Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo generously donated a 60-seater bus to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State. Prof. Gwarzo announced

MAAUN MedLab Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate in First Professional Examination
May 17, 2025
Medical Laboratory Students of Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN) have achieved a remarkable milestone by recording a 100% pass rate in their First Professional Examination results. The President of the

MAAUN Commemorates World Lupus Day with Experts from AKTH
May 17, 2025
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria on Thursday joined other countries across the globe to commemorate World Lupus Day, with a number of medical experts from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital