The University of Abuja Senate has appointed Aisha Maikudi, the youngest Professor of Law at the institution, as the acting Vice-Chancellor. Maikudi, a Professor of International Law, currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for academics. Her nomination was confirmed during the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, as announced in a statement by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah.

Na’Allah explained that Maikudi’s appointment is temporary, effective after his tenure ends on June 30, 2024, pending ratification by the Governing Council. In her acceptance speech, Maikudi expressed gratitude to the Senate members for their confidence in her.

She expressed, “I want to extend my deepest respect and appreciation to everyone for the strong support and unwavering commitment you have shown me.”

Born on January 31, 1983, Maikudi attended Queens College, Lagos, where she earned her West African Senior School Certificate. She pursued higher education at the University of Reading, graduating with an LLB in 2004 and an LLM from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 2005. In 2015, she obtained her PhD in International Law from the University of Abuja.

Maikudi commenced her tenure at the University of Abuja on September 4, 2008, starting as a Lecturer II and advancing to the rank of Professor in 2022. Notably, she served as the first female Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law in 2018 and subsequently became the inaugural Director of the University of Abuja International Centre in 2019.

Throughout her career, Maikudi has participated in numerous national and international conferences across the UK, US, South Africa, Germany, Italy, and Egypt, among others. She has conducted extensive research in United Nations Law and has authored numerous publications in this field.

Additionally, Maikudi is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Law Teachers Association, and International Federation of Women Lawyers.