Bashir Ladan Aliero

Bashir Ladan is an academic and the current vice chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, in Aliero, Kebbi State Nigeria. Bashir took over from the acting vice chancellor Bello Shehu and was appointed by Atiku Bagudu, the Governor of Kebbi State. Early life and education

Aliero was born in Aliero town, Kebbi State, and began his education under the tutelage of his father, an Arabic teacher, before transitioning to Western education. He completed his primary education in Aliero and attended Birnin Kebbi Secondary School (now Nagari Secondary School) in Birnin Kebbi for his secondary education. He obtained his BSc and MSc degrees from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, and his PhD from Stratford University, United Kingdom in 1994.

Academic career

Aliero began his academic career as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Sokoto (now Usman Dan Fodio University) in 1983 and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Botany in 2004, having spent over two decades at the institution. He has published extensively in the fields of botany, weed science, and plant biology, with publications in journals including the Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences and the Journal of Agriculture and Environment.

In September 2017, Aliero was appointed Vice Chancellor of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, by Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State. By April to May 2018, the university achieved NUC accreditation for 12 out of 14 academic programmes presented for review, which he described as a significant milestone.