Prof Yakubu Jabil, new VC, Kumm University Vom.
By Pamson Musa
Prof Yakubu Jabil has been appointed as the new substantive Vice Chancellor of Karl Kumm University Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
He takes over from Prof Nanven Gambo, whose term as Vice-Chancellor will officially expire on May 20.
A statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Benjamin Dachomo, explained that the second Board of Trustees of the university appointed Jabil after a special meeting following the consideration of a report of the Governing Council.
A Professor of Physics with the University of Jos, Jabil is an accomplished academic, renowned Theoretical and Mathematical Physicist, seasoned administrator and distinguished scholar with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership and community service.
Born on Aug. 12, 1970 in A’Baraya, Gindiri, Plateau State, PhD obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Master of Science (M.Sc), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Physics from the University of Jos.
He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute, reflecting his strong commitment to pedagogy and academic advancement.
Over the years, he has served in several strategic academic and administrative positions in the University of Jos, as well as Karl Kumm University.
His leadership has consistently been marked by integrity, innovation, discipline, and a passion for institutional growth.
Jabil is widely respected for his intellectual depth, humility, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to educational excellence.
He has supervised numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. theses, and contributed immensely to the development of young scientists and researchers in Nigeria and beyond.
Jabil has published extensively in reputable national and international journals and has presented scholarly papers at several conferences and academic forums.
Beyond the classroom and laboratory, he has rendered invaluable community and national service through election duties, church leadership, mentorship, and external examining roles in several Nigerian universities.
He is also a member of prominent professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Physics and the National Association of Mathematical and Theoretical Physics.
