An Ilorin-born academic, Dr. Khadijat Toyin Musah (FWAPCNM), has been promoted to the rank of professor by the Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, becoming the institution’s pioneer Professor of Nursing Science.
The university’s Governing Council approved the elevation in a recent decision, marking a significant step in the development of the university’s Faculty of Nursing Science.
With this appointment, Professor Musah becomes the first Professor of Community-Public Health Nursing at the faculty.
The promotion is also a landmark achievement for her home state. Professor Musah now holds the distinction of being the first Professor of Nursing Science from the Ilorin Emirate and the first female Professor of Nursing Science in Kwara State.
In a reaction to the appointment, Professor Musah expressed “profound appreciation” to the University Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Teddy Charles Adias, citing their “unwavering support and commitment to academic excellence.”
She reaffirmed her dedication to advancing nursing education and research, stating her commitment to contributing meaningfully to healthcare development in Nigeria and beyond.
