
Professor Muhammad Bello Yarima, the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU), has made a request to the Sokoto State Government for an increase in the number of lecturers at the institution. This appeal highlights the need for more academic staff to support the university's educational objectives.
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