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  • PLASU VC hails Lalong over 2019 budget on education

    The Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has been commended for presenting an education-friendly 2019 budget proposal to the state house of assembly.

    The Vice-Chancellor Plateau State University, Bokkos , Professor Yohana Daniel Izam, noted that the budget size for education would take care of infrastructural deficit as well teacher’s welfare.

    He gave the commendation while speaking as a guest of honour in an end of year reception and thanksgiving prayer organized by the Jos East Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers.

    The event which took place at the Me and Mine event Centre in Fobur was attended by Teachers and Stakeholders in the  Local Government educational sector.

    The VC said the 2019 budget which had allocated over 15% of the capital budget to the provision of critical infrastructure in the education sector was commendable and in line with the agitations of stakeholders in the state over the years.

    Professor Izam called on stakeholders in the State to support the passage and implementation of the 2019 budget so as to further entrench the pivotal role played by the educational sector in driving development in any society.

    The Chairman of Jos East Local Government Hon. Ibrahim Agwom in his goodwill remarks congratulated the teachers for deeming it fit to unite in thanksgiving to God for a successful year and pledged the council’s increased support to the enhancement of teachers welfare in the local government in the new year.

  • VC: Plateau varsity to access N500m from TETfund

    Prof. Yohanna Izam, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved   N500 million as an intervention fund for the institution.

    Izam disclosed this on Friday when the Plateau State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Petition led by its Chairman, Hon. Peter Gyendeng, paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

    “Already modalities for accessing the fund are being vigorously pursued in view of felt needs of the university for urgent infrastructural expansion to improve its carrying capacity.

    “This is an impressive development for us in PLASU considering the fact that our monthly allocations   from both the state and local governments are inadequate in meeting the needs of the university, ’’ he said.

    He appealed to the lawmakers and the state government to increase the university’s allocations to enable it copes with its increasing demands, particularly in the payment of staff salaries.

    Izam said that the funds provided by Federal Ministry of Education and the state government tremendously assisted the university in running 17 accredited programmes.

    According to him, another 15 courses would be re-visited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in May for full accreditation.

    The vice chancellor commended the state government, TETFund and the NEEDS Assessment funded by the Federal Ministry of Education for their interventions, attributing the growth of the university to their assistance.

    On admission and employment, Izam said the management of the university was mindful of its status as a state-owned institution.

    He said “efforts must be made to strike a balance in subsequent employment and admissions so that all the 17 local governments in the state have fair representation.’’

    The vice chancellor appealed to the lawmakers to mobilise their constituents through awareness visits to take advantage of the university education the institution is providing to ensure that each local government area fills its quota.

    Gyendeng, on his part, commended the management of the University for being up to date in auditing the university’s account.

    He said the committee members were on a fact finding mission to all the state-owned tertiary institutions to ascertain whether their accounts had been audited.

    NAN

  • PLASU promises improved welfare

    The Vice Chancellor Plateau State University, Bokkos, Professor Doknan Decent Danjuma Sheni has assures students of the university of improved academic and welfare for students.

    The VC said this is part of the sacrifices he has to make in order to accelerate the growth and development of the university.

    Prof. Sheni made this known while interacting with the new leadership of Students’ Union Government of the university.

    According to him, “The university is working hard to make the students comfortable during studies, as the architectural designs for additional hostels, clinic and stadium are ready but the major constraint is lack of funds.”

    He assured that as soon as resources are provided, more hostels, à clinic and stadium would be built.

    He commended students for their patience and understanding during the period that courses were not accredited and expressed satisfaction with the accreditation of courses run by the university, the convocation and mobilisation of graduates for the mandatory one year, National Youth Service Corps.

    Professor Sheni said he and the university management have committed their time and talents to repositioning the institution which would be beneficial to the younger generation.

    He therefore urged the new EXCO of SUG to remain totally focused and avoid corrupt tendencies, as doing so will be counter-productive.

    He also debunked the rumour that fees have been increased by fifty percent, saying the institution is not contemplating such move.

    In their separate remarks, the SUG President and Speaker of the Students’ Parliament, Comrades Izang Ajik Dogo and Ladan Sambo commended the Vice Chancellor and staff for their sacrifices, which they acknowledged have started yielding fruits.

     

  • PLASU prepares for accreditation

    The authorities of the Plateau State University (PLASU) are set to welcome the National Universities Commission (NUC) team for the accreditation of its courses by enhancing facilities on its Bokkos campus.

    The accreditation is expected to take place next year.

    The Public Relations Officer of the university, John Agams, said in a statement that the ongoing infrastructural development includes three projects, Entrepreneurship Centre, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lecture Theatre and offices which when completed, will facilitate accreditation of relevant courses.

    Governing Council of the university chaired by Prof Sam Ale is seeking speedy completion of the projects to achieve the accreditation.

    Ale said: “The university has a target to meet considering that the accreditation of its programmes will take place next year and we have to put all necessary requirement in place to ensure the accreditation succeed.

    “All contractors and consultants handling our projects are urged to double up their efforts to avoid unnecessary delay of our programmes. This is why the university is prompt in it’s obligation by paying its contractual liability to contractors.”

    The council directed the school management to hold regular meetings with the contractors and consultants so as to iron out grey areas that may affect the timely completion of the projects.

     

     

    The director of works of the university, Mr Randy Aku, said the authority has been constant in supervision of projects as well as settlement of contractual liabilities.

    The PLASU has been battling for accreditation of its programmes since it’s establishment in 2007. The NUC has rolled out certain conditions the new university must meet in the area of infrastructural development to facilitate the accreditation next year.

     

  • Plateau varsity holds maiden union election

    Plateau varsity holds maiden union election

    THE first Students’ Union Government (SUG) election has been held at the Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos.

    The university suspended operations in 2007 due to academic problems and returned in 2010.

    Since its return, students affairs had been administered by a caretaker committee. When the management’s plan was unveiled for the election, the students were happy.

    The management inaugurated Plateau University Students’ Electoral Commission, headed by Mr Tony Ngwen, the Students’ Affairs Officer.

    Three days to the election, the commission held a manifesto night, where aspirants intimated their colleagues with their programmes. The manifesto day, which started at 12pm, was held outside the students’ centre last Friday.

    Five candidates contested for president. Except the General Secretary, Welfare Secretary and Public Relations Officers (PRO), other offices had two to four contenders, a development which made the poll to be keenly contested.

    Last Tuesday, the election was held beside the school clinic. The turnout was massive as students defied the rain to to elect their leaders. As the process was going on, supporters of some candidates violated the electoral regulation by canvassing for votes as voters moved in to exercise their franchise.

    The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Daniel Dubi, described the process as transparent. He praised the students for conducting themselves peacefully during the process.

    He said: “What I am seeing shows that the students are well-organised and in the right manner, the election is going on in a very peaceful and transparent manner. Whoever wins should be congratulated by the opponents.”

    Students enthusiastically waited after casting their votes but the results were not released until 9:45pm. Declaring the results, Ngwen announced Maren Ishaku, 300-Level Sociology, as the winner of the presidential post, defeating the first runner up, Mitchell Ngukop, 300-Level Political Science, and three others.

    Others elected included Daniel Nankin, Vice President, David Nabasu, General Secretary, Dayol Kirnan, Assistant General Secretary; John Na’anyil, Financial Secretary, Junior Akaso, Director of Socials, Raymond Longdiem, Director of Sport, David Mimiap, Welfare Secretary, and Nehemiah Damar, PRO. The only female candidate, Tongshakap Akila, emerged as Treasurer of the union.

    Maren, who made history having been elected as the first SUG president of the university, said his administration would address the welfare of students and take the institution to a greater height.

    He said: “All that we need to do is to work out all modalities to see how we can build a strong relationship between students and the management. Our aim is to attract donor agencies as well as corporate firms to develop the school.”

    The union leaders will take over from the caretaker committee constituted in 2011 during the administration of former Vice-Chancellor Prof Nenfort Gomwalk.