Aliyu Shugaba

Aliyu Shugaba (born 4 April 1963) is a Nigerian academic, professor of biochemistry who is the former vice-chancellor of University of Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria.^[1] prior to his appointment he was the Deputy Vice Chancellor academic services of the university.^[2]

Prof. Aliyu Shugaba
Former Vice-Chancellor University of Maiduguri
In office 3 June 2019 – 3 June 2024
Preceded by	Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi
Succeeded by	Mohammed Laminu Mele
Personal details
Born	Aliyu Shugaba (1963-04-04) 4 April 1963 (age 62) Buratai, Borno State, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Maiduguri Ahmadu Bello University
Occupation	Academic
Profession	Biochemist

Early life and education

Aliyu Shugaba was born in the year 1963 in Buratai village of Biu local government area, Borno State.^[3] Shugaba started his early childhood education at Buratai Primary School in 1970, after his completion in 1976 he then proceeded to Government Science Secondary School Bama and graduated in 1981. Shugaba was admitted into University of Maiduguri in 1982 and went on to obtained his B.Sc Biochemistry in 1986. Shugaba also attended Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria where he obtained his M.Sc and PhD in Biochemistry between 1995 and 2005 respectively.^[4]

Career

Shugaba is an academician and has lectured students at different levels for over twenty years.