Vice Chancellor
PROFILE OF PROFESSOR A.R. KIMBIR
Prof. Richard Anande Kimbir, a professor of Mathematics and currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration. A member, Nigerian Mathematics Society (NMS) and member, Nigerian Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN).
Born on the 10th February, 1958 at Tse-Kimbir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Schooled variously at R.C.M Primary School Angough (1966), St Michael’s Secondary School, Aliade (WASC/1977) University of Jos, Jos (B.Sc. Hons. Mathematics 1982), University of Jos (M.Sc. Mathematics,1987, University of Ibadan (Ph.D Mathematics,1997)
Prof. Kimbir picked up appointment as a Graduate Assistant with the University of Technology Makurdi in December 1983 which has metamorphosed to the present University of Agriculture Makurdi and rose through the ranks. By October 2002, he became an Associate Professor and was promoted to the full rank of a professor in October, 2005.
Prof. Kimbir has served in various sensitive positions in the University including; Deputy Dean, College of Science, Agricultural and Science Education, Dean of same College, Head of Department at various points, Senate Member, Member, University Governing Council, Director, Director of Academic Planning etc.
Prof. Kimbir is a devout Christian and a knight of Saint Mulumba in the Catholic faith and is happily married and blessed with six(6) children.