Sa’adu Zungur University Appoints Ibrahim Abdullahi As Substantive Bursar

The Governing Council of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has approved the appointment of Malam Ibrahim Abdullahi as the substantive Bursar of the University.

The appointment was ratified at an emergency meeting of the Governing Council held on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026, following the recommendation of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board.

Malam Ibrahim Abdullahi emerged as the most successful candidate in the selection exercise, having scored the highest marks during the interview conducted by the Board for the position of Bursar.

Before his appointment, Malam Ibrahim served as the Acting Bursar of the University, a position he held from 28th August, 2025, after previously serving as Deputy Bursar and overseeing the Bursary Department. His progression through the ranks reflects over a decade of dedicated service and professional excellence in the University’s financial administration.

A seasoned accounting professional, Malam Ibrahim holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting from Sa’adu Zungur University, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from the National Open University of Nigeria, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, and is a Certified National Accountant (CNA). He is also a Fellow of the Corporate Administration Institute (FCAI) and a Certified Procurement Officer.

Since joining the University in 2012, he has served in several strategic capacities, including Higher Executive Officer (Accounts), Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant, Chief Accountant, Deputy Bursar, Overseer of the Bursary Department, and Acting Bursar. Throughout his career, he has played significant roles in budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, policy implementation, and institutional financial planning.

The appointment reflects the University’s commitment to merit, transparency, and due process in the selection of principal officers.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, staff, and students, congratulated Malam Ibrahim Abdullahi on his well-deserved appointment and expressed confidence in his capacity to provide prudent financial leadership that will further strengthen the University’s drive towards academic excellence and institutional development.

The University community wishes him a successful and impactful tenure as the substantive Bursar of Sa’adu Zungur University.

✍️ Auwal Hassan
Public Relations Officer
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU)

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