EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CUJoSTech ENGR. PROF. ABDULRAHMAN A...

Under his visionary leadership, CUSTECH has emerged as a leading institution in Nigeria, proudly hosting all major engineering programmes as well as cutting edge engineering programmes. This achievement directly reflects Prof Salawu\'s significant influence on engineering practice nation wide. His generous act of shouldering the annual COREN due payment for all staff in the Faculty of Engineering at CUSTECH further underlines his dedication to the standardisation of teaching and practice of engineering across the country.

A thoroughly bred engineer and asset to the nation, Engr. Prof Salawu obtained his B.Eng in Metallurgical Engineering from ABU Zaria, his M.Eng from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi and his Doctorate degree in Engineering from Universiti Technologi Malaysia. His career journey has seen him work as a Research Metallurgical Engineer at the National Metallurgical Development Centre in Jos, Plateau State, as well as a Lecturer at the Federal University of Technology in Yola and a Professor at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, from where he was appointed as Vice Chancellor of CUSTECH.

In addition to his academic and administrative achievements, Prof Salawu has demonstrated remarkable leadership in professional bodies. He has served as a two-time Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in both Yola and Minna, and he is currently the Chairman of the Nigeria Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineering (NIMMME). He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Confluence Journal of Science and Technology (CUJoSTech).

This FNSE fellowship is a victory for CUSTECH, an institution that prides itself on technology and innovation. On behalf of the entire University community, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Prof Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu on this well-deserved honour. His exemplary achievements and steadfast dedication continue to inspire and pave the way for CUSTECH Community and the future of engineering in Nigeria.

Duadu Sir !!!

Written by

Dr Daniel O. Apeh

Managing Editor, CUJoSTech