A lecturer with the Federal University Kashere in Gombe State Professor Muhammad Safiyyu Abdulkadir, has become the first indigene of Bauchi to become a professor in Arabic Literiture (Nigerian Arabic Literiture) .
Professor Safiyyu Abdulkadir emerged as the first professor in Arabic at the Federal University Kashere, in Gombe State.
Many distinguished Islamic Scholars disclosed this in Bauchi at Walima reception to celebrate Professor Safiyyu’s meritorious promotion to attain such an honour.
The Bauchi State born Islamic scholar has been able to write useful and valuable scientific research that is relied upon academically and non-academically, in articles, magazines and books. He has written more than forty writeups, including books, articles, book reviews, a book in a chapter, and others in his field of study and in other scientific fields, and he is still devoted to writing scientific research.
Some journals were published in universities and scientific centers outside the country, and he held many scientific meetings, conferences and symposiums and many workshops and training courses attended globally.
The Secretary of the National Association of Teachers Of Arabic And Islamic Studies (NATAIS)Professor Ramadan Sheriff, while reacted to the development wheh he delivered a congratulatory message to the scholar during the Walima.
He said Professor Safiyyu’s “resilience, commitment to knowledge acquisition and dissemination, and passion for scholarly development exemplify the values he instilled in us in NATAIS”
Professor Ramadan said “Being the first Bauchi State indigene to attain such an honour is a testament to your knack for scholarly excellence, dedication to intellectual erudition, and the profound impact of the education provided by our father, teacher and mentor, late Sheikh Sheikh Abdulkadir Musa Jahun of blessed memory may Allah be pleased with him” .
He said “It is with immense joy that we celebrate your success and take pride in the fact”The Bauchi State Director of National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies NBAIS Mallam Abdurrashid Abdulkadir it said described Professor Safiyyu as “a product of the esteemed Scholar and congratulated him on the well-deserved promotion to a distinguished position of Professor in Arabic Literature.
He said “This remarkable feat accentuates your accomplishments and is a beacon of pride for us at NBAIS, NATAIS, islamic centers in Nigeria and the entire African continent.On their part center for Qur’anic Schools Traditional Schools led by Alaramma Zakariya’u Dauduwo congratulated Professor Safiyyu on this milestone achievement.
Professor Safiyyu expressed his gratitude to all people that attended the occasion and pray to Allah to reward his parents for their commitment towards the development of Islam and prayed to Allah to reward his parents who gives him.proper knowledge guidance and good upbringing that help him to succeed.
He dedicated his Professor and honour to all amajiri pupils that memorised the Holy Qur’an.
Professor Muhammad Safiyyu Abdulkadir was born in Bauchi Local government area, Bauchi State Nigeria on 22nd April, 1974, was attended Usmanu DanFodio University, Sokoto, University of Jos, Plateau, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State,Government Arabic Teachers College, Gombe, Gombe State and Unguwar Barno Primary School, Bauchi,
Professor Muahammad Safiyyu was awarded the rank of professor from the Federal University of Kashere Gombe State on January 1, 2024. he obtained academic qualifications such as:
Ph.D Arabic Language, M.A. Arabic Language,B.A (ED) Arabic Second Class (Lower Division)
Professor Safiyyu has three national professional membership certificates such as:Member, Academic Staff Union Universities (ASUU),Member, Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic in colleges of Education and Illied Institutions (NATACEDAI) and Member, National Association of Teachers Of Arabic And Islamic Studies (NATAIS)
Prof. Muhammad Safiyyu has many responsibility, He is the first Arabic Lecturer in Gombe University at Federal University of Kashere 2013 to date.
He work before as as lecturer with Abubakar Tatari ali polytechnic Bauchi, and also work with Sa’adatu Rimi college of Education as part time lecturer. He teachs students of University some courses at various academic level in both undergraduates and post graduate.
He has graduated many deploma and NCE , bachelor’s and master’s students, supervises their research, and currently supervises three doctoral students.
Academic/Administrative Responsibility:
Prof. Muhammad Safiyyu carried a lot of academic responsibilities, and to this day he continues to serve as a servant of the university, carrying some responsibilities as well.Among the academic responsibilities he has had are:
Head, Department of Languages Federal University, Kashere Gombe: 2016-2018
Arabic Co-odinator, 100 Level, Federal University, Kashere Gombe: 2014-2016
Head, Department of Arabic Languages Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Consultancy Services (ATAP CONSULT LTD): 2008-2013
Head, Department of Education N.C.E Prpgramm Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano Kumbotso, Bauchi Outreach. 2012-2017
Served:
Senate Member, Federal University, Kashere Gombe: 2016-2018
Chairman Accreditation Committee 2016
Chairman Post Utme/De Screening committee for the 2018/2019 Academic Session. 2017
Chairman, Arabic Corriculum Review Committee 2018
Member, Promotion Committee 2018
Member, Departmental Journal Committee (Kashjol) 2018
Chairman Post Utme/De Screening committee for the 2018/2019 Academic Session.
Member, Board of Studies, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education,
Kano Kumbotso, Bauchi Outreach:
Member, Departmental Quality Assurance
The Professor Muhammad Safiyyu has received honorary certificates and awards from many different associations foundations and institutions from inside and outside the country, including:
Certificate of Merit Award as a First young Arabic Ph.D Holder in Bauchi State 2012. By College of Islamic Studies Bauchi. 2012.
Da’awa Award of Merit as in recognition of fatherly advice, dedication and general support to the growth and development of Da’awa in Bauchi State. By Madrasatu Tahzibul-aulad wa Tahfizul-qur’an. Makama S.12 Bauchi. 2013.
Certificate of Merit Award as a best societal and Religious Philanthropist. By Malam Abdulkadir Islamic Resource Center, Jahun Bauchi 2019.
Certificate of Merit Award in recognition and appreciation of the co-operation and supporting to the grouo. By Nigerian Group of Jama’atu Riyadhil Islam 2019
Award of Merit as best contributor in developing Arabic Teaching and learning in 21 century. By National board For Arabic And Islamic Studies (NBAIS) 2024.
Award of Congaratulations on the elevation to the rank of professor of Arabic Literature, By Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic studies (NATAIS). 2024.
Award of Excellence for exceptional contributions toward the success of association and educational development in Nigeria, By The Association For the Revival of Islamic Heritage of Ibn Fodio, Bauchi State. 2024.
Award of Excellence in recognition to the immense contributions, selfless service, a philanthropy and role model in education sector, By Cibiyar Bunkasa Makarantun Tsangaya dana Allo Ta Jihar Bauchi. 2024.
Award of honor as the first family member to become a professor in the family of the Hamudu Aliyyu Dangaladima Baban-Dokim By Zurriyan Hamudu Aliyyu Dangaladima Baban-Dokim, Jahun Bauchi Nigeria. 2024
Award of Excellence in recognition of outstanding role as one of the best Arabic scholer and in appreciatin of coutless extended to Darika TV all the time, By Darika TV Bauchi State. 2024.
Award of Excellence for exceptional contributions towards of the association, By Majlisul Abhasil Jaliyyah Bauchi State, Nigeria.”
He received letters of commendation and appreciation from his university
Management of Fedaral University of Kashere, Appreciation letter for diligent services as Head Department of Languages From 23rd September, 2016 to 22nd September, 2018.
Management of Fedaral University of Kashere, Appreciation letter for exhibiting exemplary leadership qualities by refunding the wrong paid conference fees to the management 2019,
The professor was interested in his community service, as he always participated in serving people from here and there, including:
i. Qur’an/lsamic Teacher, Madrasatu Ihyai Al-dini Al-Islamee, Vestibule of Late Mal. Abdulkadir Musa Jahun, Rimin Jahun Bauchi State, Imam, Masjid of the Late Mal. Abdulkadir Musa Jahun Bauchi State,
Assembly Member, Garu Development Foundation (G.D.F) Bauchi State:), Director Research and Enlightenment Foundation Of Ahl Al-sunnah Waljama;ah
Al-asha’irah, Bauchi State Nigeria (FOAWJAB),Resource Person, Workshop on Islamic Da’awa for the Member of
Ashaabul-kahfi, Resource Person, Workshop on Islamic Da’awa for the Youth of Bauchi State under the Foundation Of Ahl Al-sunnah Waljama;ah ,Al-asha’irah, Bauchi State Nigeria (FOAWJAB), Marking of Arabic Examination, IJMB at A.B.U Zaria Kaduna State Nig. 2006
Marking Arabic Examination, Senior Islamic Studies (SIS) Final Examination held at Unity College Bauchi State: 2004
Editorial Consultant, Al-kanami Journal for Arabic and Islamic Studies,
Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies Muhammad Gwani College of Legal and Islamic Studies, 2016-Date
Associate Editor, SHAMDI Research Publication International, ”
He is the only one who was chosen by Nigeria for the position of director general in the OIC in 2013, but unfortunaly, there was a delay with the federal government and another country took over this position. And the copy of the letter for this nomination is still available in the hands of the professor.
