William Barnabas Qurix
William Barnabas Qurix | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1961 |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria |
| Occupations | • Educationist • University administrator • Researcher |
William Barnabas Qurix or Williams Barnabas Qurix (born November 4, 1961) is a Nigerian university administrator, educationist, and researcher.[1] He was appointed the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) by the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, in March 2025.[2] He is a former Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University[3] and Bingham University[4][5] (2018-2024[6]). A month before his appointment at FUASK, he was appointed Chairman Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, by the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang.[1]
Early life and education
Qurix obtained an M.Sc. and a PhD in architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[1][7] He also obtained a master's degree in law from the University of Jos, in 2001.[8]
Vanguard Nigeria quoted Qurix, stating that after his appointment as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia, saying:
Our mission is to train men and women and equip them with knowledge and skills that can bring transformational development and progress. Indeed, progress and development have come to the people. This requires focus, hard work, partnerships, transnational education and linkages. So, we will knock on the doors of world universities to seek partnerships.
— Bankole, Idowu (26 March 2025). "VC Varsity Kachia Resumes work, says progress development has come to the people". Vanguard News. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
Academic career
Qurix worked as a part-time lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from 1985 to 1986.[8] He was the fourth Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University,[9] and the former Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, New Karu.[10] Currently, he is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK). He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.[11][12]
References
- 1 2 3 Adinoyi, Seriki (1 February 2025). "Mutfwang Appoints Qurix, Mafuyai, Miri Chairmen of Governing Councils for Plateau Tertiary Institutions". This Day. Jos. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Rauf, Zainab (18 March 2025). "President Tinubu appoints Prof. Qurix vice-chancellor of a federal University". Education Vanguard. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Nation, The (5 February 2014). "We're the best funded state university, says kasu VC". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Embrace Challenges Ahead, Bingham Varsity Tells 1500 Newly Admitted Students". Daily Trust. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Bingham University Declares Zero-tolerance For Sex For Grades, Matriculates 925 Students". Daily Trust. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ Exclusive, Apex News (12 January 2024). "Professor Qurix hands over to Professor Ayuba as Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu". Apex News Exclusive. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ A History of Ahmadu Bello University, 1962-1987. The University. 1989. ISBN 978-978-125-057-6.
- 1 2 "Bingham University". www.binghamuni.edu.ng. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- ↑ Quadri, Opeyemi (3 April 2025). "William Qurix: Meet the Pioneer VC of FUASK, Leading Third Nigeria's University »". Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "william barnabas qurix". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kaduna". fuask.edu.ng. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Qurix: Newly established Kachia university VC assumes office, commits to excellence". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
External links
- William Qurix: Meet the Pioneer VC of FUASK, Leading Third Nigeria’s University on EdubaseNG (April 3, 2025)