PROF. ARMAYA'U BICHI: AN ICON OF INNOVATION, AN ASTUTE MANAGER OF RESOURCES.
BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."
The above contemporary definition of a true leader is not only apt but reflected in the sterling character and personality of the Vice-Chancellor Federal University Dutsanma, Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi, the man whose pragmatic and transformative leadership are glaringly visible in the number of giant leaps that Federal University Dutsanma(FUDMA) has recorded under his visionary administration.
Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi has been described as an astute manager of human and financial resources which has further taken the university to higher heights. Accolades came from Staff, students and the team that served with him as Principal Officers .
He was described also as a good finisher of projects whether inherited or initiated. He also displayed maturity by coming to the level of everyone (staff, students and other stakeholders).
Prof. Bichi was also described as a thorough person who treated memos with speed required and gave adequate attention to such within the limit of available resources.
Undoubtedly, his footprints and innovative ideas are rapidly transforming the institution.
Armaya'u Bichi a focused leader and astute administrator with an unparalleled commitment to the development and greatness of FUDMA in spite of the daunting challenges.
He remains the most humble Vice-Chancellor in Nigeria.
He has made sacrifices and selfless efforts in ensuring that he bequeath a transformed University that is globally visible and recognized for its quality impact in teaching, research, and community service.
Always working round the clock, thinking outside the box, using his influence and networks of well-meaning friends to attract accelerated development to FUDMA.
He is god fearing with a large heart which culminated into peace experienced.
He inherited a collapsing system and resuscitated it. He added values by increasing the number of Schools, splitting some, establishing new ones and reviving others.
Bichi is also described as the Father of Quality Assurance and named Ambassador for the University Advancement.
Prof. Bichi deserved commendation for ensuring that peace reign through the help of God and the Vice Chancellor’s even handedness.
He understood the system excellently and that brought successes.
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