The University for Development Studies (UDS) community is excited over the appointment of Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar as the new Registrar designate. Mr. Abubakar's elevation follows the recent enskinment of the incumbent Registrar, Dr. A. B. T Zakariah as the Chief of Buipe Traditional Area (Buipewura) in the Savannah Region. Reacting to this outcome, most Staff, Lecturers and Students of the University described him as a worthy successor to Dr. A. B. T Zakariah. This appointment announced by the UDS Governing Council takes effect 1st September 2021. Mr. Nurudeen Issah Abubakar has been a Deputy Registrar in charge of Academic and Students Affairs.