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Bello Shehu

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BB Shehu
2nd Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
In office
2017–2022
Preceded byProf LS Bilbis
Personal details
Born
Bello Bala Shehu

(1958-02-13) 13 February 1958 (age 66)
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
ProfessionAcademician, Neurosurgeon

Bello Bala Shehu (born 13 February 1958) is a Nigerian academician and neurosurgeon. He was appointed as the vice chancellor of The Federal University Birnin-Kebbi (FUBK) in 2017 and previously served as the provost of the university's College of Health Sciences.[1][2] Before his appointment as the VC, he was Chief Medical Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Abuja and Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi.[3]

Early life and education

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Shehu was born on 13 February 1958, in Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria. He is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria. He was trained as neurosurgeon at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast in Northern Ireland, and Cork University Hospital in Cork, Ireland, as well as Oldchurch Hospital in Romford, England before returning to Nigeria as a trainer to young neurosurgeons.[4]

Membership

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BB Shehu is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, American College of Surgeons, and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.[5][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Prof. Bello Shehu becomes Federal University Birnin-Kebbi new VC". 2024.
  2. ^ Odunsi, Wale (2017-10-30). "Federal University Birnin-Kebbi appoints Prof. Bello Bala Shehu new VC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. ^ "Former Abuja National Hospital boss named University VC". premiumtimesng. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  4. ^ "Prof Bello Shehu: Expert Neurosurgeon Of Global Repute | The Abusites". 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  5. ^ "Former Abuja National Hospital boss named University VC". www.premiumtimesng.com. 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-09.