The Islamic Call University College (ICUC) has promoted several of its academic staff to the prestigious ranks of Full Professor and Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence.
The promotions were confirmed during the 11th ICUC Senate meeting held on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, at the university library. The announcement that was preceded by a rigorous and meritorious vetting exercise, was delivered by the Director of Human Resources, Ms. Hadija Nakaziba Mpaata, through the Deans of the Faculties of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, Dr Abuel Gasim Mahjoub, and Business and Humanities, Mr Sonko Muhammad.
Vice Chancellor, Dr Abdallah Idris, congratulated the newly promoted academics and praised the Human Resource Directorate for executing the process transparently and in strict adherence to ICUC’s policies, including the involvement of independent assessors. He noted that the university places great value on academic growth, research output, and publications.
“As an institution, we shall always grant our staff what they deserve in a transparent manner,” Dr Idris affirmed, emphasising that the promotions were based solely on merit. He further revealed that although such promotions typically attract financial benefits, the promoted members had voluntarily waived their entitlements until ICUC stabilises financially, an act he described as a rare demonstration of goodwill and institutional loyalty.
Dr Idris also reassured the Senate that ICUC will continue to recognise and reward academic excellence despite financial constraints, distancing the university from institutions that hinder promotions due to financial or personal interests.
Among those elevated to Full Professor were long-serving academics with over 35 years of experience in higher education. They include former ICUC Vice Chancellor Dr Hussein Muhammad Bowa, Dr Ziyad Lubanga, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Assoc. Prof. Hassan Mutagubya, Dr Farah Hassan Sulaiman Haggana, and Dr Idris Mohammad Othman.
Promoted to Associate Professor were Vice Chancellor Dr Abdallah Idris, Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Muhamad Sendagi, Dr Henry Bbuule, Dr Adnan Ali Adikata, and Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Dr Abuel Gasim Mahjoub.
The promotions mark an important chapter in ICUC’s history and reinforce its commitment to nurturing academic leadership, scholarly excellence, and institutional integrity.
