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• Calls for protection, preservation of environment

Bingham University, Karu Nasarawa State, has joined the rest of the world to call for the protection and preservation of the environment.

The university advocated the need to reduce plastic waste, promote sustainable environment practices and eliminate all forms of pollution.

As part of activities to mark this year’s World Environment Day, students of the university, along with some lecturers of the Department of Mass Communication, planted trees and removed waste plastic from the campus.

The school said it was focused on achieving a “green environment.”

This year’s celebration had: “Ending Plastic pollution” as its theme.

Speaking during a one-day seminar as part of activities marking the World Environment Day organised by the United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNA-Nigeria) Abuja branch in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Hope Aglow Charity Foundation, Dean, Faculty of Communications and Media Studies, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Dr. Desmond Okocha, emphasised the importance of prioritising environmental health for survival.

Dr. Okocha, who doubles as State Coordinator of UNA-Nigeria, Abuja branch, urged participants drawn from different departments to take proactive steps to protect the environment.

He said: “There is a need for us to value the environment and protect it. This year’s theme is ending plastic solutions. It is necessary for us to preserve the environment by taking care of how we use and dispose of plastics.”

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A lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the university, Dr James Bwala, said tree planting was a fundamental strategy for safeguarding the environment due to its multifaceted benefits in climate regulation, biodiversity support, and community well-being.

Dr Bwala, in a paper presented at the seminar, said: “One thing I observed around Abuja and environs is that the activities of felling trees impacted so hugely on the health of most communities.

“By emphasising education and awareness, communities can better understand the role of trees in environmental health, fostering a culture of stewardship that supports long-term ecological balance.”

Founder, Hope Aglow Charity Foundation, Dr. Cynthia Obiorah, charged participants at the seminar to promote sustainable practices that ensure a healthy environment.

She said: “We are the ambassadors of the environment that we live in. We must create awareness on how to sustain our environment; we need to be responsible for our environment.

“We can turn these waste plastics into wealth. When we reduce plastic waste we care for our ecosystem because plastic waste is destroying our ecosystem, it is impacting our health.

“I charge you to reduce the use of plastic waste daily. We need to limit the use of plastic solutions.”

The Governing Council of Bingham University has appointed Daburi Bello Misal as Registrar and Dr. Joshua Magoi as University librarian.

According to a statement by the Directorate of Public Affairs, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Bingham University, their appointments followed the recommendation of the Joint Council/Senate Committee of the university.

Misal and Dr Magoi take over from Dr.Mrs Esther Dyaji and Associate Prof. Dan Ajibili respectively, whose tenure expired on the 19th of July, 2024.

The statement said: “Misal is a seasoned university administrator with over 18 years experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos and a Master of Science degree in Mass Communication from the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He also holds a Master of Arts Degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos.

“He started his working career at Bingham University in 2006 as an Administrative Officer and steadily rose through the ranks and attained the rank of a Deputy Registrar.

“He has served in various units and divisions of the Registry which includes: Student Affairs, Academic Division, BOT and Council Affairs, and College of Medicine as College Secretary amongst several other postings. 

“In January 2018, he was appointed as the acting Director of Information and Protocol. He also served as the pioneer Coordinator of the Advancement and Linkages Office, a position he occupied while still serving as the Ag. Director of Information and Protocol.

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“In March 2021, the Directorate of Information and Protocol was re-designated as the Directorate of Public Affairs with Mr. Misal appointed by Management as the substantive Director.

“He belongs to several professional bodies which include: Membership of the Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Associate Member, Institute of Public Administrators (IPAN), Member, Corporate Administrators and Secretaries Professional Institute of Nigeria (CASPIN) , member Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) , Fellow Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management, Fellow Institute of Corporate Administrators, Fellow Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (IPMA) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants.

“He has served in several university committees which include the Search Committee for the position of Vice Chancellor in October 2023.

“In 2022, Misal was awarded the Vice Chancellor`s Excellent Service award in recognition of his outstanding service to the University.

“Mr Misal is widely travelled and has visited countries such as the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and the United States of America amongst others.

“Dr. Joshua Magoi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the University Librarian position, having previously served as Deputy University Librarian (Associate Professor) at Kaduna State University.

“In his previous role, Dr. Magoi was instrumental in managing and administering the university library system and services, providing leadership and guidance in the development of the library’s resources and operations.”