H.E. Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta: At The Helm With A Touch Of Class

Born on November 28, 1965  in Numan, Adamawa State, Professor Farauta’s inspiring journey from the classrooms of her hometown to the highest levels of the academia and then, political leadership reflects a life of discipline, determination and purpose. She began her educational journey at Numan II Primary School between 1973 and 1979 before proceeding to Federal Government Girls’ College, Yola, where she studied from 1979 to 1983.

Her passion for education and knowledge acquisition led her to obtain a National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the Federal College of Education, Yola, in 1987, followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1989. She subsequently earned a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Extension from the same institution in 1995 and crowned her academic pursuits with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Technology Education from the Federal University of Technology, Yola, now Modibbo Adama University, in 2008.

Professor Farauta’s illustrious  career began with her National Youth Service at the College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, between 1990 and 1991. She later taught at Government Girls’ Secondary School, Yola, before joining the then Federal University of Technology, Yola, where she devoted herself to teaching, research, academic development and the advancement of knowledge. Through years of scholarly engagement, she established herself as a respected academic and contributed significantly to  scholarship through numerous research articles published in academic journals, conference presentations at national and international fora as contributions to scholarly books. Her intellectual contributions reflect her commitment to strengthening the relationship between education, agricultural development and societal progress.

Her Excellency’s outstanding administrative competence, professional integrity and dedication to educational advancement earned her appointment as Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB) in July 2014. This appointment marked an important transition from academic leadership to high-level public administration, providing her with an opportunity to contribute to the development and management of basic education in Adamawa State. Her leadership credentials and commitment to service eventually led to her appointment as Honourable Commissioner for Education, Adamawa State in August 2015 In that position, she assumed broader responsibilities for educational administration, policy direction and institutional development.

In July 2017, her exceptional leadership qualities, prudent resource management and administrative experience earned her appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi. Her performance in this demanding position, characterised by diligence, accountability, discipline and institutional stewardship, culminated in her substantive appointment as Vice-Chancellor on February 14, 2020. In this prestigious office, Professor Farauta brought her wealth of academic and administrative experience to bear in providing institutional leadership, promoting educational standards and strengthening the culture of responsible university governance.

Driven by a profound sense of duty to her people and a desire to extend her contributions beyond the academic environment, Professor Farauta voluntarily relinquished her position as Vice-Chancellor to answer what she described as the “Adamawa Call.” She joined forces with His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, under the Peoples Democratic Party’s Fresh Air political platform, marking another defining chapter in her distinguished journey of service. Her emergence as Deputy Governor of Adamawa State represented a historic milestone, breaking a longstanding gender barrier and opening a new chapter in women’s political representation in the North-East.

As Deputy Governor, Professor Farauta brings to public governance a rare combination of scholarly depth, administrative experience, institutional knowledge and people-centred leadership. Her transition from the university system to the highest levels of state administration demonstrates the versatility of her leadership and her enduring conviction that public office should be an instrument for advancing collective progress, strengthening institutions and improving the lives of citizens.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Professor Farauta is widely defined by a personal philosophy of adding value to humanity and leaving people, organisations and institutions better than she met them. This guiding principle has remained central to her decades of service as a teacher, researcher, university administrator, education policymaker and public officeholder. Her journey continues to serve as an inspiring example to young people, particularly women and girls, demonstrating that intellectual excellence, integrity, perseverance and purposeful leadership can overcome barriers and create opportunities for transformative service.

Her distinguished career reflects the enduring values of competence, humility, faithfulness, prudent management and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Through her pioneering achievements in education, institutional administration and political leadership, Professor Farauta has earned a place among the notable women contributing to the advancement of public service and governance in Nigeria.

A devoted family woman, Her Excellency is happily married and blessed with children. She continues to embody the virtues of responsible leadership, service to humanity and dedication to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria.

It is in recognition of her Sterling Accomplishments in Governance and Leadership in Nigeria that Her Excellency, Prof. Kaletapwa George Farauta is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.