The Federal University, Lafia (FULafia) has appointed Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor.

According to the appointment letter dated October 29, 2025, Prof. Kida’s tenure will span a single term of five years, commencing on February 11, 2026.

The university council expressed confidence that Prof. Kida would leverage his extensive experience to advance the growth and development of the university.

DAILY POST reports that Prof. Kida will succeed Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, who is scheduled to leave office in February 2026.

Before his appointment, Prof. Kida served as the Dean of the Faculty of Management Science. The accomplished accountant received his appointment letter from the Chairman of the FULafia Governing Council, Mrs. Lola Fibisola Akande.