Office of the
Registrar
The central nerve center for academic records, admissions, and institutional governance at the Federal University of Transportation Daura.
Mal. Umar Faruk Bayu
Registrar, FUTD
Welcome Address
"Welcome to the Office of the Registrar, Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD). As the administrative nerve center of this great institution, our commitment is to provide transparent, efficient, and innovative service delivery to our students, staff, and stakeholders. We are dedicated to upholding academic excellence, nurturing institutional growth, and fostering an environment where every individual can thrive. Together, we are building a world-class university."
Mal. Umar Faruk Bayu
Pioneer Substantive Registrar
Upholding
Academic Standards
"The Registry is the custodian of the university's academic policies, student records, and institutional governance. We ensure that the administrative machinery of FUTD runs seamlessly, supporting our vision to become a world-class institution."
Records Management
Secure and accurate maintenance of all student academic records and transcripts.
Senate Affairs
Facilitating the activities of the University Senate and administrative committees.
Admissions
Coordinating the intake of new students and maintaining enrollment standards.
Academic Affairs
Overseeing matriculation, examinations, and the academic calendar.
Council Affairs
Providing secretarial support to the University Governing Council.
Human Resources
Managing staff recruitment, welfare, and professional development.
Mal. Umar Faruk Bayu
Pioneer Substantive Registrar of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Mal. Umar Faruk Bayu is a distinguished university administrator with over twenty-five years of professional experience spanning telecommunications, public service, university governance, personnel administration, institutional management and service delivery. His appointment as the Pioneer Substantive Registrar reflects national recognition of his competence, integrity, leadership qualities and extensive experience within the Nigerian university system.
Educational Background
Born on 19th September, 1969, in Dukku, Gombe State, he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1981 and graduated from Government Secondary School, Dukku in 1986. He holds a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Business Education (Accounting), a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Maiduguri (1998), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi (2013).
Professional Career & Achievements
Commencing his career in 1999 at NITEL Plc, he transitioned to the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2010. By 2011, he moved to the newly established Federal University Kashere (FUK), where he rose to the pinnacle rank of Senior Deputy Registrar. During his tenure at FUK, he served effectively as Acting Registrar for two years and enacted pioneering reforms including establishing the Student Affairs Division, setting up Pension and Mortgage Desk Offices, and digitizing the Annual Performance Evaluation System.
Beyond his administrative excellence, Mal. Bayu is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and a member of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA). He is happily married with seven children and remains deeply committed to advancing higher education in Nigeria through continuous improvement, teamwork, and institutional excellence.
Get in Touch
The Registry is available to assist with admissions, transcripts, and official university correspondence.
Email Us
registrar@futd.edu.ng
Call Us
+234 800 REG FUTD
Location
Senate Building, East Wing