Jibrilla Dahiru Amin

Jibrilla Dahiru Amin (born October 15, 1958) is a Nigerian veterinarian and academic who served as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutse (FUD) from 2011 to 2016. He has made significant contributions to veterinary medicine and higher education in Nigeria, and he was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2006.

Early Life and Education
Jibrilla Dahiru Amin was born on October 15, 1958, in Song, Adamawa State, Nigeria. He attended Uba Central Primary School in Borno State and Yelwa Government Secondary School in Yola. Professor Amin graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1982. He furthered his studies at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, where he obtained his MSc in 1985 and PhD in 1991. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the University of Maiduguri and is a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria (2011).

Career

 * University of Maiduguri: Joined as an Assistant Lecturer in 1983 and rose to the rank of Professor of Theriogenology in 1998. He served in various administrative roles, including Head of Department, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
 * Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri: Appointed in 2003 and served until 2008. During his tenure, he established several programs and faculties, significantly expanding access to university education.
 * Visiting Professor, National Universities Commission: Served from 2008 to 2010, where he chaired the Standing Committee on Private Universities.
 * Secretary General, Committee of Vice Chancellors: Held this position from 2010 to 2011, advising the Federal Government on university education.
 * Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutse: From 2011 to 2016, he was instrumental in the establishment and development of the university.

Contributions and Achievements
Amin has been recognized for his significant contributions to veterinary medicine and higher education in Nigeria. In 2006, he was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). During his tenure at Federal University Dutse, he established foundational policies and academic standards that have shaped the institution.

Personal Life
Jibrilla Dahiru Amin is married. Additional details about his personal life are not widely publicized.