Governor Simon Bako Lalong has assured the Management team of newly established Federal Polytechnic in Shendam Local Government Area that the Plateau State government will give evey support needed for success of the school. Gov. Simon Lalong gave the  assurance when he recieved the Rector of the Institution Dr. Mukaila Ya’u who led other members of the Management team to visit him at the Government House Rayfield Jos. He said Plateau State was happy to have another tertiary institution that has a mandate of providing quality academic and entreprenerial skills to Nigerians. The Rector disclosed that they were in Plateau with a clear vision and mission, to develop a world […]

In his commitment towards revamping education, the Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Rep. Simon Mwadkwon Ph.D in company of his Chief of Staff, Pharm. Chun John Ezekiel and other Aides took an inspection visit to the completed two blocks of three classrooms each at Kwi Comprehensive High School Riyom LGA. The Project is part of the education infrastructural intervention of the Federal Lawmaker aimed at boosting education in the Constituency. In his remark, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon underscored the place of education in Nation building and said only Nations who invest hugely in the Sector can compete favorably well with the rest of the World. The Lawmaker reassured […]

The presidential visitation panel set by the Visitor to the University of Jos President and commander in chief of the Arm Forces, President Mohammadu Buhari today held a town hall meeting with stakeholders, former Vice-Chancellors, unions host communities Anaguta Community and neighbouring communities of Angwan Rogo, Zinaria, Azurfa and Angwa Remi. including the university management team led by prof. S.S Maimako the Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos. The Vice-chancellor, Professor S. S Maimako welcomes the august visitors to the University of Jos and informed the town hall that the panel will be in the University for some time on the national assignment on behalf of […]

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Staff and students of the University of Jos has advised the Federal Government to ensure transparency in the selection process of the Vice Chancellor of the institution. Mr. Muplang Kangpe, the Secretary of Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities of the institution, gave the advice at a press conference on Monday in Jos. Kangpe, who decried that the ongoing process for the selection of a new vice chancellor has been truncated, describing the move an orchestrated plan to favour a particular candidate.He said the Governing Council of the university have not derailed in following due process in the selection of new vice chancellor, hence should […]

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Cross section of Plateau Women on Wednesday endorsed Prof. Patricia Lar as their candidate for Vice Chancellor of University of Jos. Lar is the only female among the 18 contestants aspiring for the number one seat in the university and she is a Professor of microbiology . The Group operating under the aegis of Inspired women of Plateau South said Women have good leadership qualities that need to be exploited. The group in a statement signed by Juliana Nanjul their spokesperson ,and made available to newsmen in Jos, said “said that the group was there to lend their support to her aspiration. “We believe that if […]

As the tenure expiration of Prof. Sabastian Maimako comes to an end, no fewer than eighteen Professors are in the race to occupy the position. Below is the complete list of the professors vying for the position Prof.  Tanko Ishaya Prof. Yiltok Simon Prof. Wannang Noel, Prof. David Wonang Prof. Bernard Matur Prof. Dimis Mailafia, Prof. Daniel Dabi Prof. Sylvester Shikyil Prof. Dung Pam Sha Prof. Uriah Alex Lar Prof. Isuwa Jurmang Prof. Patricia Lar Prof. Pam Yakubu Prof. Stephen Mallo Prof. A. Eugene Prof. Ashom Maisamari Prof. Paul Mamza Prof. Onoja With the achievements of Professor SS Maimako in the institution, the community will be […]

With the recent approval for the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Plateau State, the Federal Government has announced the citing of the Polytechnic in Nyak, Shendam Local Government Area. Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education Architect Sonny Echono conveyed this to Governor Simon Bako Lalong during the continuation of the technical visit to the State in preparation to the take-off of the Polytechnic. The Permanent Secretary said the technical team from the Ministry had undertaken a preliminary visit to various sites in Shendam Local Government and having submitted its findings, Nyak was chosen as the site for the school. He said “I am here at the behest of the […]

No fewer than 50 indigent students of Tarok extraction were registered for the 2021 West African Examination Council by the Dangin Foundation. The beneficiaries, cutting across the four Districts of Langtang North Local Government Area, are final year students of various secondary schools in the area, who are from poor backgrounds. Chairperson of the foundation and widow of the late Senator VK Dangin, Chief Mrs Loko Dangin, said the mission of the foundation is to assuage the sufferings of the less privileged in the society, starting with her late husband’s immediate community, in consonance with the aphorism that charity begins at home. The registration, running into millions of Naira, […]