As part of his efforts to address the protracted challenges facing
Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, and to reposition it for
better productivity, the state Governor, Mr Simon Lalong has approved
the reconstitution of the new
Governing Council for the institution,
with Professor Attahiru Jega appointed the new Pro-Chancellor and
Chairman of Council of the varsity.
A press statement signed by the Governor’s director of press affairs,
Mr Nanle Emmauel and said the appointment, which takes effect from the
14th of August, was aimed at “repositioning the institution for
effective educational training and research in line with international
best practices.”
Lalong has also approved the immediate reinstatement of former Vice
Chancellor of the university, Professor Danjuma Sheni, who was
disengaged by his predecessor, Senator Jonah Jang as the substantive
Vice Chancellor of the university.
The state added, “Also the governor has reaffirmed the appointment of
the pioneer and current Chancellor of the university, The Soun of
Ogbomosho Land, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajegundade.”
Others in the list of appointments for the university council include
Chief Samuel G. Mafuyai, Professor Rahila Gowon, Chief James Barry,
Chief Musa G. Izam (Northern Zone), Professor Seddi Sebastine Maimako,
Barr. Zingfa D. Galam (Southern Zone), and a representative of the
National Universities Commission (NUC).
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