Andrew Haruna


Andrew Haruna (born 4 April 1957) is a Nigerian academic. He is a professor of linguistics and the Nigerian language, and is also the current vice chancellor of the Federal University of Gashua.[1]

Prof.

Andrew Haruna
Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua
Personal details
Born
Andrew Haruna

(1957-04-04) April 4, 1957
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater
Occupation
ProfessionLinguist

Early life and education

Haruna was born in 1957 in Bauchi State. He attended primary school in Bauchi and secondary school in Bornu. He then attended the University of Maiduguri, where he was awarded B.A (Honors) in linguistics. He then proceeded to the University of London, where he attained his MSc and PhD in 1985 and 1990. [2]

Nomination and awards

Andrew Haruna was nominated as the most outstanding plenipotentiary for the Kwame Nkrumah leadership award 2016–2017 which he won.[3]

References

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