Academic & Public Leadership Journey
Prof. Shehu Usman Adamu (Modibbo) was born on 4 November 1968 at Tudun Saibu, Soba Local Government Area, Kaduna State. His career combines university teaching and research with institutional administration and public service.
Professional Biography
Professor Shehu Usman Adamu (Modibbo) was born on 4 November 1968 at Tudun Saibu, Soba Local Government Area, Kaduna State. His professional journey combines university teaching and research with institutional administration and public service.
He holds qualifications in Zoology, Applied Parasitology, Public Health and Education, and his research interests include natural products, parasitic diseases, schistosomiasis, epidemiology and neglected tropical diseases.
His academic career began at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in 1995, followed by academic appointments at Kaduna State University, Taraba State University and the National Open University of Nigeria. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences before becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) in 2025.
His public-service record includes membership of the Kaduna State House of Assembly representing Maigana Constituency and subsequent service as Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology and Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Tourism in Kaduna State.
Selected Milestones
Foundational & Undergraduate Education
Primary and secondary education in Tudun Saibu and Saminaka, followed by B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Academic Career at ATBU
Joined Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University as Graduate Assistant and progressed through the academic ranks to Senior Lecturer.
Kaduna State House of Assembly
Served as Member representing Maigana Constituency; later served as Minority Leader during the 2011–2013 period recorded in public biographies.
Kaduna State Executive Council
Served as Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology and Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Tourism.
Professorial & NOUN Leadership
Professor at Taraba State University from 2018, then Professor at NOUN from 2019; Dean of Health Sciences before becoming DVC (Administration) in 2025.