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Andrew Haruna (born 4 April 1957) is a Nigerian academic. He is a professor of linguistics and Nigerian languages. He served as the vice chancellor of the Federal University of Gashua.[1]
Prof. Andrew Haruna | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Haruna 4 April 1957 Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria |
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| Occupation |
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| Profession | Linguist |
Early life and education edit
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 BA (Honors) in linguistics. He proceeded to the University of London, where he attained his MSc and PhD in 1985 and 1990. [2]
Nomination and awards edit
Andrew Haruna was nominated as the most outstanding plenipotentiary for the Kwame Nkrumah leadership award 2016–2017 which he won.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Federal University Gashua Appoints Prof. Andrew Haruna VC, DVCs". Acada extra. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Haruna, Prof Andrew – Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation". blerf.org. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "FUGA VC Bags Another Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award". forefronting.com. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
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