Professor Salihu Mustafa, FNSE, FAENG, FNAHS, FAS (born 1948)
Salihu Mustafa is a Nigerian academic, civil engineer, and former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Yola (FUTY). He is widely recognized for his work in water resources and hydrology and has held various academic and administrative roles in Nigerian universities. He is currently a visiting professor at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Early Life
- Born: 1948
- Place of Birth: Hong LGA, Adamawa State (formerly Gongola State), Nigeria
Education
- Secondary Education:
- General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola
- Federal Government College, Sokoto
- University Education:
- B.Eng Civil Engineering – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1973)
- M.Sc. in Water Resources Technology – University of Birmingham, UK (1976)
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – University of Strathclyde, Scotland (1981)
Academic Career
- 1974: Began teaching career as Assistant Lecturer, ABU Zaria
- 1989: Promoted to Professor, ATBU Bauchi
- 1989–1991: Head, Civil Engineering Dept. and Dean, School of Engineering, ATBU
- 1999–2004: Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Yola
- Consultant:
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (2013–2018)
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (2016–2018)
- Other Academic Contributions:
- Chairman, Planning Committee – Adamawa State University
- Chairman, Implementation Committee – American University of Nigeria
- Published over 60 peer-reviewed articles
- Author of A Textbook of Hydrology and Water Resources
- Upcoming book: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Chairman, Editorial Board – Innovative Solutions in Engineering (NAE Journal)
Public Service
- 1991–1993: Special Adviser, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources
- 1995–1999: Director, Research and Postgraduate Development, NUC
- 1995–1996: Chairman, PIU World Bank Sector Adjustment Project
- Other Roles:
- Chairman, Governing Board – Adamawa State University (2019)
- Chairman, College of Education Jalingo (1986–1992)
- Member, Board – Plateau State Polytechnic (1986–1989)
Fellowships and Memberships
Fellowships:
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)
- Nigerian Academy of Engineering (FAENG)
- Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences (FNAHS)
- Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS)
Memberships & Positions:
- Founder & Chairman – Triton International School, Nasarawa
- Member – Technical Advisory Committee, NBBRI Abuja
- Chairman – Ministerial Policy Advisory Committee on Water Resources (2018–)
- Member – Technical Committee on Annual Flood Outlook (2013–)
- Past President – Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences
- Past Chairman – Nigeria National Committee for UNESCO-IHP
- Chairman – Board of ABTI Academy, Yola (2002–2005)
- Member – Board of Assessors, Nigeria Merit Award (2001–2006)
Personal Life
- Spouse: Hajiya Fatima Mustafa
- Children: Four