**As Gumel emerges as the most innovative VC award
By Aliyu Dangida
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The Nigeria Academic Excellence Award Organisation based in Lagos has announced Federal University Dutse o the winner of the 2026 University of the Year in the area of Academic Excellence and Development, while the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Dutse, Professor Ahmad Muhammed Gumel as the winner of the 2026 Most Innovative Vice-Chancellor Award.
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In a related development, the University also bagged another award as the Most Innovative University in the area of E-Learning and Digital Education
In the letter of the notification of the award to the VC, the NAEA said
following a successful nomination, comprehensive evaluation & screening process by the NIGERIA
Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) 2026 Advisory Board and Independent Judging Panel, and the
conclusion of the Awards Judging Process, we are delighted to officially notify you that Federal University Dutse and its Vice-Chancellor have emerged as winners in the following
NIGERIA Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) 2026 categories:
- Most Innovative Federal University of the Year – E-Learning & Digital Education
- Federal University of the Year – Academic Excellence & Development
- Most Innovative Federal University Vice Chancellor of the Year – E-Learning & Digital Education
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These prestigious recognitions according to NAEA, is to proudly celebrate the University’s remarkable achievements,
distinguished contributions, and unwavering dedication to advancing academic excellence and shaping
the future of higher education in Nigeria.
The Award trophy and certificate will be presented to the VC in Lagos in November.
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