Bashir Ladan Aliero

Bashir Ladan Aliero
CitizenshipNigeria
PredecessorBello Sheu

Bashir Ladan is an academic and the current vice chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, in Aliero, Kebbi State Nigeria. Bashir took over from the acting vice chancellor Bello Shehu and was appointed by Atiku Bagudu, the Governor of Kebbi State.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

Aliero was born in Aliero town, Kebbi State, and began his education under the tutelage of his father, an Arabic teacher, before transitioning to Western education.[5] He completed his primary education in Aliero and attended Birnin Kebbi Secondary School (now Nagari Secondary School) in Birnin Kebbi for his secondary education.[6] He obtained his BSc and MSc degrees from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, and his PhD from Stratford University, United Kingdom in 1994.[7]

Academic career

Aliero began his academic career as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Sokoto (now Usman Dan Fodio University) in 1983 and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Botany in 2004, having spent over two decades at the institution.[8] He has published extensively in the fields of botany, weed science, and plant biology, with publications in journals including the Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences and the Journal of Agriculture and Environment.[9]

In September 2017, Aliero was appointed Vice Chancellor of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, by Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State.[10] By April to May 2018, the university achieved NUC accreditation for 12 out of 14 academic programmes presented for review, which he described as a significant milestone.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "KSUSTA welcomes new Vice Chancellor". www.ksusta.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Kebbi varsity gets new VC". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Aliero varsity, Kebbi gets new VC – The Sun News". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "AMPION, Microsoft support 200 SMEs - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "How to end the problem of Almajiri in Nigeria Prof Ladan Aliero KSUST VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  6. ↑ "How to end the problem of Almajiri in Nigeria Prof Ladan Aliero KSUST VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  7. ↑ "How to end the problem of Almajiri in Nigeria Prof Ladan Aliero KSUST VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  8. ↑ "How to end the problem of Almajiri in Nigeria Prof Ladan Aliero KSUST VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  9. ↑ "Prof Bashir Ladan Aliero Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto". Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  10. ↑ "Aliero varsity Kebbi gets new VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
  11. ↑ "How to end the problem of Almajiri in Nigeria Prof Ladan Aliero KSUST VC". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-01-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.


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