The new Vice Canchellor of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, Prof Abdullahi Liman Tukur at a glance!
Bio-Data
Date and Place of Birth: 8th April 1961; Kilbawo-Jada, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Education:
Ph.D. (Environmental & Resources Planning), University of Jos, 1997
M.Sc. (Resources and Development), University of Maiduguri, 1989
B.Sc. (Geography), Bayero University Kano, 1984
Professional Experience:
Professor, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, 2009 to Date
Visiting Professor Yobe State University Damaturu 2013 to date
Associate Professor, Federal University of Technology Yola, 2001 – 2009
Visiting Associate Professor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, 2002 -2003
Senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology Yola, 1997 – 2001
Lecturer I, Federal University of Technology Yola, 1994 – 1997
Lecturer II, Federal University of Technology Yola, 1990 – 1994
Assistant Lecturer, Federal University of Technology Yola, 1988 – 1990
Graduate Assistant, Federal University of Technology Yola, 1986 – 1988
Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Board, 1985 – 1986
National Youth Service Corps, Nnokwa Community Secondary School, Anambra State, 1984 — 85
Other Professional Experience:
Director, Centre for Distance Learning February 2016 – date
Chairman, Task Force on Library February 2016 – date
Chairman, Mock-Accreditation Panel to SAAT, January – February 2016
Member, Appraisal Panel (Professorial Cadre) 2014/2015
Chairman, Academic Staff Appraisal Panel (Graduate Assistant to Senior Lecturer) 2014/2015
Dean, School of Environmental Sciences January 2013 to January 2015
Coordinator, Strategic Planning Unit, Since April, 2012
Member, A&PC Academic, 2009 – 2012
Chairman, A&PC Junior Staff, 2009 – 2012
Ag. Dean, School of Environmental sciences , 2000-2002
Chairman, A&PC Junior Staff, 1999-2000
Member, A&PC Academic, 1999/2000
Coordinator Consultancy Services Unit, FUTY 1995-1999
Member, A&PC Academic, 1995-98
Member, School/University Boards of Research, 1999-2003
Member of Council (Elected Senate Representative), 1997-99
Member of Senate, 1995-99
Member of Senate (Elected School Representative), 1989-90
Special Training and Study Tours:
ArcGIS parts one & two, Esri Training Centre UK, December 2013
Basic Education Delivery: British-Colombia Vancouver, Canada 2007
Leadership for Change – A Public Sector Executive Programme: The Leadership Centre at
More-House College, Atlanta Georgia; USA. 2006
Human Resources Management Skills & Techniques: Crown Agents Training Centre, Worthing
UK, 2004
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Department of Geography, University of
Durham, UK; 3rd March – 27th August 1993
Awards and Fellowship
International Geographic Union Award to International Geographic Congress, Glasgow 2004
Federal University of Technology Yola Fellow, 1990 – 1995
Federal Government/World Bank Fellow (Durham University, UK) March –August 1993
University of Maiduguri Fellow, 1986-87
Gongola State Government Scholar, 1980-84
Areas of Specialization
Resources and Development; resources appraisal and sustainable development, land use and conservation, resources allocation, conflict resolution and management.
