To provide quality and equitable education for all, fostering moral uprightness and democratic ideals through stakeholder collaboration.
To be Nigeria’s model for delivering quality and inclusive education.
Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo is a distinguished academic, seasoned administrator, and mechanical engineer with a track record of excellence and national recognition. He is a recipient of the National Productivity Order of Merit (1997) and was conferred with the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in 2000.
A scholar of distinction, Professor Sambo is a Professor of Energy Studies and currently serves as the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, the nation’s foremost scientific body. His academic leadership includes serving as the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University (2004), Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (1995–2004), and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (1990–1994). He was also appointed Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, a position he held from 2005 to 2012, and in 2011, he served as Special Adviser to the President on Energy.
Professor Sambo has contributed extensively to policy formulation and strategic planning through membership and leadership in numerous high-level national and international committees. His notable engagements include:
Chairman, Nigerian Committee for Partnership with Brazil on Energy (2007–2008)
Member, TETFUND Standing Committee on Research and Development, and Coordinator of the Energy Thematic Group (2020)
Member, ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) Consultation Committee (2021)
Member, African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (2022)
In his current capacity as Honourable Commissioner for Education, Kaduna State, appointed by His Excellency Governor Uba Sani, Professor Sambo is charged with steering a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the education sector. His mandate encompasses enhancing access to quality education, rehabilitating and expanding educational infrastructure, strengthening teacher training and professional development, leveraging ICT for improved learning outcomes, advancing girl-child education, and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment across the state.
With his vast experience and commitment to excellence, Professor Sambo is well-positioned to lead the revitalization of the education sector in Kaduna State and contribute meaningfully to the realization of the administration’s vision for sustainable human capital development.
Commissioner of Education
