BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, AUGUST 28, 2025
Professor Halima Idrisa Gambo, a distinguished board member of Lake Chad Times Newspaper, has been conferred with the esteemed rank of Professor of Veterinary Pathology by the Senate of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
This confirmation, which took place on Wednesday marked a significant milestone in her illustrious academic career.
With over two decades of dedication to teaching, research, mentorship, and community service, Prof. Gambo has risen through the ranks since joining UNIMAID in 2004 as an Assistant Lecturer.
Her promotion to full professor is a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her profound impact on the field of Veterinary Pathology.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that Prof. Gambo becomes the first and only female Professor of Veterinary Pathology in Nigeria.
This trailblazing feat is sure to inspire countless individuals, particularly women in academia, and solidifies her position as a leader in her field.
Beyond her academic accomplishments, Prof. Gambo holds several notable positions, including National Vice President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Chairperson of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Borno State Chapter, and Deputy Director of the University of Maiduguri Business School (UMBS).
The Lake Chad Times community joins her admirers, colleagues, and students in congratulating Prof. Halima Idrisa Gambo on this outstanding achievement.
Her dedication, expertise, and leadership continue to be a source of inspiration to many.
We celebrate this remarkable milestone and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of her work in academia and beyond.