Dr. Cirfat Amos Bulus (FSTAN, FCAI, JP)

Dr. Cirfat, A teacher to the core, scholar, distinguished administrator, unionist, loving and committed husband, caring father, coordinated brother, a youth mentor, God fearing, humble and attractive Nigerian.
Born on 6th June, 1958 to the family of Baba Bulus Cirfat of Kwanpe, Bwarat District of Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau state. Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat popularly known and called ABC started his educational journey at the Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) Transfer School, Langtang where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1974. He proceeded to the famous Government Secondary School, Pankshin for
his West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1979. Later went to the popular College of Education Gindiri for his Nigeria Certificate in Education
(NCE) which he obtained in1983. In a keen desire to update and keep in touch with destiny, Dr. Cirfat proceeded to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he trained and obtained the envied Bachelor of Education in Biology Degree in 1990.

As a man who is conscious of his vision and mission, without any hesitation, Dr Cirfat went ahead to the renowned University of Jos for his Masters of Science Education Degree in in 1993. After years of devoted service to humanity and understanding of the time as the ‘children of Isaac in the Bible, he went to the esteemed Benue State University where he backed his Doctorate of Philosophy Education in 2014.

His Working Experiences
Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat, has served and still serving humanity in all ramification of life. As a conscious and God fearing growing personality, and by records and very sense of assessment, he has proven himself as
the man who is constantly heard crying to God at each level of his life, ‘ oh
God, give me life and I will transform more lives, give me resource and I will
mould the environment, give me young men and I will make them credible and responsible adults. Dr Cirfat in honour and appreciate of the place of God in his life has put in his best in every assignment given to him under the sun as not unto man but to the giver of life and opportunity Himself (God). He has undertaking so many tasking and demanding jobs and different levels and at different environment. The following are summary in descending order;

A. In Educational institutions:
i. Chief Lecturer, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2005 – Date
ii. Chief Lecturer, FCE Katsina on Sabbatical Leave from 2014- 2015
iii. National President, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) 2012 -2014
iv. External Assessor for Promotion of Lecturers from Principal to Chief Lecturers, College of Education, Gindiri; Federal College of Education, Zaria; Kaduna State College of Education Gidan-Waya in 2013
v. A Resource Person for the 2012 MDGs Capacity Building Workshop
Government Girl’s Secondary School Shendam, Plateau State
vi. Deputy Provost, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2008 – 2012
vii. Centre-Coordinator, National Teachers Institute, MDGs Workshop,
Pankshin/Langtang Centre from 2006-2011.
viii. Chairman, SERVICOM Unit, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2007-2008.
ix. Centre Manager, Special Teachers Upgrading Programme (STUP)
Government Secondary School, Pankshin from 2007-2009
x. External Examiner (Biology), College of Education, Gindiri from 2002-2009.
xi. Centre Manager, National Teachers Institute (NTI), College of
Agriculture Garkawa, PGDE Study Centre, Plateau State from 2006-2008
xii. External Examiner (Biology), College of Education, Akwanga,
Nasarawa State from 2004 – 2008.
xiii. Dean, School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2005-2007.
xiv. External Examiner, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya from 2005-2007.
xv. Dean, Students’ Affairs, Federal College of Education, Pankshi from 2002-2005
xvi. Principal Lecturer, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2001-2004
xvii. Dean, School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2000-2002
xviii. Head of Department, Biology, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 1998-2001
xix. Senior Lecturer, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 1998-2001
xx. Lecturer I, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 1995-1998
xxi. Lecturer II, College of Education, Gindiri (2 years) from 1993-1995
xxii. Biology Teacher, Boys’ Secondary School, Gindiri from 1984-1993
xxiii. NYSC, Cross River State (now Akwa-Ibom) from 1983-1984

B. Accreditation Team Member:
i. Federal College of Education, Gombe (T) – 2011
ii. Federal College of Education, Katsina, Katsina State – 2005
iii. Isa Kaita College of Education, Katsina State – 2005
iv. College of Education Waka-Biu, Borno State – 2005
v. College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State – 2005

C. Adhoc Committees
i. Member, Taroh Land Educational Development 5 Years Strategic
Plan Committee – 2015
ii. Supervision of College Post-JAMB Screening Exercise- 2012
iii. Member, Taroh Day Celebration Committee from 2008- 2010
iv. Member, College 10 Years Strategic Planning, FCE, Pankshin
2003-2008
v. Member, UNESCO North Central Zone Training, Federal College
of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, 2006
vi. Chairman, Step-B Proposal on Science and Technology, Federal
College of Education, Pankshin, 2006
vii. Chairman, Professor Ibrahim Bulus, mni- Provost Federal College
of Education, Pankshin Validatory Service, 2006
viii. Member, Academic Board Committee into High Rate of Student
Failure over the Period of 2001/2002, 2004/2005 Session, Federal
College of Education, Pankshin – 2005
viiii. Member, Philosophy Committee of Good Shepherd College RCC
Pankshin Secondary School – 2004
x. Secretary, Investigation into case of Staff Slapping a Student, Federal College of Education, Pankshin – 2003
xi. Chairman, Computer Committee of Federal College of Education, Pankshin between 2001-2002
xii. Member, Re-awakening Committee to Kwanpe Youth Community
Development Association – 2000
xiii. Member, Planning Committee for Celebration of Gospel to Taroh
Land – 2000
xiv. Secretary, Investigation into Strained relationship in Igbo Department, FCE Pankshin – 1999
xv. Member, Electoral Committee of College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), FCE, Pankshin Chapter – 1997
xvi. Hostel Warden Hostel G from 1996-1998

D. Positions in Learned Societies
Dr Cirfat Amos Bulus has held so many positions in learned society and did not only performed well but distinguished himself in all. Few among are;
i. National President, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) from 2012- 2014
ii. Chairman, STAN Biology Textbook Review Team from 2005-2010
iii. Chairman, STAN National Biology Panel from 2006-2008
iv. Supervisor, STAN/UNESCO/FME Science Workshop North-East Zone, Yola – 2006
v. Vice Chairman, National Biology Panel of STAN from 2004-2006
vi. Chairman Finance, STAN National Conference, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Jos, Plateau State – 2005
vii. National Vice President, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) from 2001-2003
viii. Secretary, Gindiri Teacher: A Journal of Educational Studies from 2001-2003
ix. Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Association of Science Education Researchers (NASER) – 2001
x. Member, STAN Resource Pack Writing Team – 2001
xi. National Science Fair –Coordinator of STAN from 1998-2000
xii. National Secretary, Science Technology and Society Panel – 1999
xiii. Chairman, STAN Plateau State Branch of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (PSTAN) from 1990-1994

E. Editorial Positions
i. Editor, STAN Biology Panel Series – 2014
ii. Editorial Adviser, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) Katsina Journal – 2014
iii. Editor-in-Chief, Physical and Health Science and Mathematics (PHYSIMA) Journal from 2005 – 2007
iv. Editor-in-Chief, Eureka Internal Journal of Education Studies from 2003-2006
v. Assessor of Papers for publication COEASU, Gindiri Chapter National Conference – 2006
vi. Editor Consultant, the Conference: A Journal of Contemporary
Educational Thoughts, F.C.E., Pankshin – 2001
viii. Editor-in-Chief, Plateau State Branch of STAN PSTAN News from 1990-1992

F. Students Projects Supervised
i. NCE Students (Regular & Part-Time), FCE, Pankshi – 77
ii. B.Ed Student (Regular), FCE, Pankshin – 5
iii. PGDE (NTI) Students, College of Agric Garkawa Study Centre – 10

G. Community Service
i.. Patron, Middle Belt Students Association from 2010 – 2012
ii. Church Elder, COCIN Church Vel, Pankshin (Treasurer) from 1999 -2008
iii. Patron, Tarok Students Association (Tarosa) FCE, Pankshin from 2001-2008
iv. Vice Chairman, Police Public Relation Committee (PCRC) Pankshin from 2004-2007
v. Vice Chairman, Pankshin Old Students Association (POSA) Central Zone from 2001-2006
vi. Vice Chairman, Ngwan Ishi O’Taroh Pankshin Chapter – 2006
vii. Vice Chairman, Plateau Forum FCE, Pankshin from 1999 – 2003
viii. Vice Chairman, PTA Government College, Gindiri from 1997 – 2000
ix. Patron, National Association of Plateau State Students, Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2001- Date
x. Vice Chairman, PTA Government College, Gindiri from 1997-2000
xi. Treasurer, COCIN Gindiri Schools Compound Church from 1993-1996
xii. Secretary, COCIN Gindiri Schools Compound from 1990-1993

H. Other Positions Held so far:
i. Member, Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) from 2012-2013
ii. Chairman, Investigation Committee on Complaints Emanating from the Student Union Government Election FCE, Pankshin – 2013
iii. Chairman, Committee on Promotion of Science and Technology in Plateau State – 2013
iv. Chairman, College Committee of Staff Development, Board of Survey, Admission, NCE/B.Ed Part-Time, Library/Research and Documentations, Demonstration Centre Advisory Board Federal College of Education, Pankshin from 2008- 2012
v. Patron, National Association of Middle Belt Students (NAMS) from 2010-2012
vi. Chairman, 10 years Strategic Development Plan, Federal College of
Education, Pankshin – 2010
vii. Patron, Integrity Youth Association Pankshin LGC from 2009- Date
viii. Chairman, Eureka Academic Foundation, FCE, Pankshin ,2007-2009
viiii. Elder, COCIN Ulster, Gindiri Schools from 1992-1995
x. Vice Chairman, PTA Government College, Gindiri from 1991-1992
xi. Treasurer, SUG College of Education, Gindiri from 1981-1992
xii. Director of Studies, Boys Secondary School Gindiri from 1987-1990
xiii. Patron, Science Club/JETS, B.S.S. Gindiri from 1986-1990
xiv. Secretary, NAPSS LVT Students, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 1988
xv. House Captain, Shendam House, G.S.S. Pankshin – 1978-1979
xvi. President, Fellowship of Christian Students, G.S.S. Pankshin from 1978-1979
xvii. Mail Runner 1970 (Primary School) RCM Langtang – 1970

I. Humanitarian Organization
i. Patron, RCC Dadur Girls Brigade District 39 – 2015
ii. Patron, COCIN Students Fellowship, FCE, Pankshin from 2003- 2012
iii. Member, Police Community Relations (PCRC), Pankshin – 2004
iv. Patron, the Boys Brigade Nigeria 290th Plateau Company, Pankshin from 2004 – Date
v. Member, Jesus Film in Tarok Language Dedication – 2004
vi. Member, Special Marshal, FCE, Pankshin Unit No. 8088 from 2002– Date

8. Publications in Standard Form
A. Journals
i. Strategies for Teaching Human Energy Consumption to a Non-Formal Sector PHYSIMA Journal – 2004
ii. Chemical Analysis of Various Sources of Water Supply in Pankshin
Implications for Human Health, STAN Journal – 2002
iii. Psychological Factors Affecting the Choice of Science Technology and Mathematics (STM) Subjects by JSS 3 Female Students in Plateau State PHYSIMA Journal in F.C.E., Pankshin – 2002
iv. Ozone Layer Depletion: An Impending Environmental Horror PHYSICMA Journal, F.C.E., Pankshin – 2002
v. Removing the Phobia of Science Technology Education in the Nigeria of Women Academics – 2001
vi. Education for all Handicapped Children by the Year 2010; Myth or Reality? PANCEN Journal of Education – 2001
vii. Science and Technology: Implication for the Changing Socio – Cultural Nigerian Environment, Physical and Health Education, – 1997 Science and Mathematics Journal Nigeria (PHYSICIMA)

B. Chapter Contributions
i. An Evaluation of the Availability of Resources for Biology Teaching
in Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Plateau State Central Senatorial Zone STAN – 2006
ii. Objectives of Integrated Science at the Junior Secondary School,
Nigerian Educational Objectives: An Appraisal – 2006
iii. Motivation as a Source of Attraction and Sustenance of interest of Science Technology and Mathematics (STM) Teachers, STAN National Conference, Jos – 2005
iv. Teaching Difficult Concepts in Primary Science Focus on Energy Practical Approaches and Effective Teaching of Science Concepts in Schools – 2004
v. Biology for Pre-NCE Students FCE, Pankshin – 2003
vi. The Status of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Colleges of Education STAN – 2003
vii. Strategies for Teaching Ecology (Energy Flow) in Senior Secondary School Biology, STAN Biology Panel Series – 2003
ix. Sustainable Development for the Majority: What can Science Technology Society (STS) do STAN – 2002
x. Effective Implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Scheme for National Development and Retention of Science Technology and Mathematics (STAN) Teachers – 2002
xi. Developmental Psychology and Child study in fundamentals of Primary Education Studies in Nigeria Edited by Ushie Beshel – 2000
xii. Removing the Phobia of Graph Questions among Biology Students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – 1999
xiii. Computer Awareness and Information Technology (IT), a need for Integrated Science Teachers Science and Technology Education for National Development Published by Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State – 1999
xiv. Evaluating STM in Primary School Implications for the Teacher STAN National Conference, Kaduna State – 1999
xv. Resources for Communicating STM to all Students including the Visually Impaired STAN National Conference, Oshogbo – 1998
xvi. Improvisation in Science Technology and Mathematics (STM) STAN National Conference, Kano – 1998
xvii. Vision and Mission of Special Education Analysis NCCE Vision and Mission of Education in Nigeria – 1998

C. Researches
i. Effect of Experiential Learning Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Self-Esteem and Achievement in Biology Practical Skills -2014
ii. The Prevalence of School Schistosomiasis in Some Selected Districts of Pankshin Local Government of Plateau State – 2000
iii. Chemical Analysis of Various Sources of Water Supply in Pankshin: Implications, for Human Health- 2000

D. International/National Research Involvements
i. International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) Kuching, Malaysia – 2013
ii. International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) African Regional Conference, Abuja – 2009
iii. Ghana Science Teachers Association (GAST) Wesley Girls High School Cape Coast, Ghana – 2003
iv. Second International Conference of National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), Abuja – 2000
v. International Conference on Special Education, Oyo – 1997

E. Conference, Workshops and Papers Presented
i. Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Institutional Roles: Tertiary, Secondary and Cooperate Bodies Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (NATT) Silver Jubilee 25th Annual National Conference – 2012
ii. Strategies for Teaching Basic Concepts of Science Technology and Mathematics (STM) Keynote Address PSTAN Conference – 2011
iii. Nigerian Educational Reforms and Implication for Science and Technology Education Eureka National Conference – 2007
iv. Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Lagos State Chapter Workshop on Service Delivery, Relationship, Management in a Reforming Economy – 2008
v. Curbing the Menace of Immortality in Nigeria the Way Out. Eureka Foundation National Conference – 2005
vi. Teaching Genetic Concepts using Beads and Activity Methods, Makurdi, Benue State – 2005
vii. Strategies for Teaching Human Energy Consumption to a Non-Formal Sector – 2003
viii. Conflict Transformation and Peace Building workshop for Student Union Leaders of Higher Institutions in Plateau State organized by Inter-Faith Mediation Centre/Plateau State Government/German Technical Cooperation at Federal College of Education, Pankshin
– 2002
ix. Removing the Phobia of Science and Technology Education in the
Nigerian Girl Child/Woman, 2nd International Conference of National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), Abuja – 2000
x. Problems of Teaching Science Technology and Mathematics (STM) in Plateau State: The way out. A Paper Presented at COEASU Maiden National Conference, FCE, Pankshin 2nd – 5th May – 2001
xi. Effective Implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Scheme for National development: Implications for professional Development and Retention of Science Technology and Mathematics Teachers (STM) Paper presented at the first National Basic (UBE) FCE, Pankshin, August – 2000
xii. Role of Science Fairs in Popularization of Science: A Paper Presented at Directors of Science Forum – 2000
xiii. Resource Utilization in Biology at the Secondary School: A Case Study of Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State-STAN – 2000
xiv. Trends and Challenges on Biology Education Curriculum in the 21st Century: Implications for Secondary Education, National Conference on Science and Technology F.C.E. Pankshin – 1999
xv. Removing the Phobia of Mathematics in WAEC/SSCE Biology Students in Secondary Schools, Okene, STAN – 1999
xvi. Economic Integration of Exceptional persons in Plateau State: The Gindiri Material Centre for the Handicapped (GMCH) Experience. The National Council for Exceptional Children (NCEC) 8th Annual Conference, University of Jos – 1998
xvii. Teacher Production, Utilization and Turn-Over Pattern in Plateau State NCCE National Conference Arewa House, Kaduna State -1998
xviii. Evaluating Teachers Instruction in Primary Science Classes: STAN
Primary Science National Workshop, Gombe State – 1998
xix. Evaluating S.T.M. Instructions in Primary Science Classes: A Case
Study of Gindiri Chiefdom in Mangu L.G.A. of Plateau State STAN
Primary Science PANEL, Gombe, Gombe State – 1998
xx. Instructional Strategies for Effective Teaching of Skeletal System in Secondary School Biology STAN national Biology Panel Akure -1998
xxi. Instructional Strategies for Effective Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools including the Visually Impaired Students STAN
National Biology Panel, Akure – 1998
xxii. Improvisation in S.T.M. National Conference, Kano – 1997
xxiii. Educational Programmes and the Material needs of the Visually Handicapped International Conference, Oyo – 1997
xxiv. The Need for Innovation and Creativity in Integrated Science Teaching for the 21st Century Challenges Ahead NISTEP Zonal Conference, Pankshin – 1997
xxv. Practical Approaches to the Teaching of Digestive System to fully involve the Blind Integrated Science National Workshop, Delta State -1997
xxvi. Practical Approaches to the Teaching of Mathematics to Primary and JSS Students to fully include the Visually Handicapped STAN Mathematics Workshop, F.C.E., Abuja – 1997
xxvii. Science Technology and the Development of Instructional Materials, National Conference, COEASU, Gindiri – 1997
xxviii. Hands-on-Experience in Teaching the Concept on Variation and Variability, STAN National Biology Conference, Bauchi – 1997
xxix. Computer Literacy to Integrated Science Students, National Conference, F.C.E., Pankshin – 1996
xxx. Concrete Experience; The Fundamentals Strategy for Promoting the Understanding Content of Science Technology and Mathematics in the Depressed Economy: Uyo, Akwa Ibom – 1996
xxxi. Vision and Mission for Special Education in Nigerian, Paper at NCCE National Conference, Kaduna, July – 1996
xxxii. Practical Science Teaching to the Visually Handicapped, the Way Out, National conference on Remedying and Allied Subjects, University of Jos, February – 1996
xxxiii. Education for all Handicapped Nigerian Children by the Year 2000; Problems and Strategies, F.C.E., Zaria, National Conference – 1995
xxxiv. Problems and Prospects of Production Teacher for the Handicapped
in Nigeria Solicited Paper at NCCE National Conference, Kaduna – 1995
xxxv. Integrating Practical with Theory in Teaching some selected Biological Topics, STAN, Borno – 1995
xxxvi. A Practical work and Large Classes, STAN National Conference, Borno State – 1995
xxxvii.Teaching Primary Science Using the Senses STAN National Biology
Workshop, Jos – 1995
Xxxviii Practical Approaches to the Teaching of Nervous Coordination in Senior Secondary Schools, Jos – 1995
xxxix. Discovery and Inquiry Approaches in Teaching Science Technology Mathematics to the Blind, Jos – 1994
xxxx. Biotechnology for Sustainable Development STAN National Conference, Abeokuta, Ogun State – 1994
xxxxi. The Impact of Desertification on Semi-Arid Zone STAN National Science Technology and Society (STS) workshop, Enugu State – 1994
xxxxii.Teaching Germinations of Seeds Using Process Approach STAN
National Biology Workshop, Katsina – 1991

F. Seminar Papers
i. Student Union Government and Good Governance, FCE, Pankshin – 2014
ii. The Taroh Health Student in the 21st Century: A Tomorrow’s Health Worker, College of Health Technology, Pankshin, Plateau State – 2011
iii. Maintaining Professionalism, Work Ethics in Teaching Profession, A Seminar Organized by Federal Government Girls College, Langtang -2005
iv. The Influence of Juvenile Delinquency among Youth Mwansat College, Mangu Speech and Prize Giving Day – 2003
v. Warok Community Development Association (WACODA). A Paper presented at Warok Day – 2003
vi. Gbak Development Association Challenges Ahead: A Paper at the Occasion of Gbak Day – 2001
vii. Stress Control and Management, F.C.E., Pankshin In-House Senior Registry Staff Workshop – 2000
viii. Creativity and Technology in Co-Curricular Science Fair Co-ordinator National Science Fair Seminar, Ibadan – 2000
ix. Teaching Elementary Science using the Environment School of Science Workshop, F.C.E., Pankshin – 2000
x. The Taroh Youth Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Tarohsa Almanac Launching College of Education, Gindiri – 2000
xi. Teacher Production, Utilization of an Turnover 21st Century. Maiden Edition of School of Education, FCE, Pankshin, Lecture Series- 1999
xii. Fornication the Menace among the Youths in the 21st century – 1999
xiii. Biology Laboratory Equipment and Practical Merit Award Programme for Schools, Principal and Individual students by National Association of Ngas Students (NAN) – 1999
xiv. The Role of Development Association in Nation Building Lacoda, Langtang North Branch Almanac Launching – 1998
xv. Importance of Science and Technology to the Development of our Nation Jets Club Useni Memorial College, Dadur, Langtang North – 1998
xvi. Relevance of Science to Everyday Life Science Week of Government
Secondary School Pankshin – 1998

G. Academic Board Inaugural Lecture
i. The 16th Academic Board Inaugural Lecture; Topic: Biotechnology
Education for Sustainable Development – 2007

9. Science Teacher Association of Nigeria (STAN) Conferences/Workshops Attended
i. Asaba, Delta State/Makurdi, Benue State – 2014
ii. Akwa Ibom State – 2013
iii. FCT, Abuja – 2012
iv. Ondo State – 2011
v. Calabar – 2005, Sokoto 2008, Minna 2009, Benue – 2010
vi. Asaba, Delta State/Benue 2004; Jos, Plateau State – 2005
vii. Ilorin, Kwara State -2001, Rivers State Port-Harcourt – 2002, Abuja – 2003
viii. Kogi/Kaduna States – 1999, Akwa Anambra State – 2000
ix. Kano/Delta/Bauchi/FCT Abuja – 1997, Ondo/Gombe/Osun States – 1998
x. Borno/Cross River States – 1995, Akwa Ibom State – 1996
xi. Katsina/Kaduna States – 1993, Ogun/Plateau State – 1994
xii. Niger State – 1989, Bendel State – 1990, Enugu/Benue States -1992

10. Other Conferences /Workshop Attended
i. National Commission for Colleges of Education and Commonwealth
of Learning Workshop on ICT Capacity Building for Teacher Educators, Abuja – 2012 – 2013
ii. Training on Organization and Effective Workforce Management organized by Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Limited , Ibadan – 2012
iii. Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (NATT) Silver Jubilee 25th Annual National Conference, Makurdi – Benue State -2012
iv. Plateau State Science Teachers Association (PSTAN) National Conference – 2011
v. Nigeria Association for Science Education Researcher (NASER)
Conference, Minna – 2011
vi. School of Sciences National Workshop FCE , Pankshin – 2011
vii. Family Life and Emergence Health Issues (FLEHI) Workshop Action Health International, Lagos – 2011
viii. National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) workshop for Strategic Planning for Implementing New NCE Programme at
Minna – 2011
ix. National Conference on Strategic Eradication of Examination Malpractice in Nigeria, Abuja – 2008
x. Youth Adolescent Reflection and Action Centre. Implementation
of Family Life and HIV Education Curriculum – 2008
xi. One Week Training on use of Internet organized by ICT Directorate
Federal College of Education, Pankshin – sponsored by MDGs -2007
xii. NCCE – UNESCO Train the Trainer Workshop on Active Learning
Techniques in Science and Mathematics, Minna, Niger State- 2006
xiii. Train– the Trainers Workshop for Science and Mathematics Educators for Colleges of Education by NCCE Nigeria UNESCO,
Federal College of Education, Kontagora – 2001
xiv. Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Federal
College of Education, Pankshin Chapter Maiden National Conference – 2001
xv. Federal College of Education, Pankshin National Conference from – 1999 -2008
xvi. National Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Jos- 1998
xvii. University of Jos, Remedial Department – 1996
xviii. School of Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria – 1995
xviv. National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) National
Conference, Kaduna – 1995,1996 &1999

B. Commendations
i. Appreciation for a successful completion of two tenures as Deputy
Provost and for performing creditably from Federal College of Education, Pankshin – 2012
ii. Management letter for serving well at the Secretariat of the Presidential Visitation Panel to FCE, Pankshin – 2012
iii. Governing Council letter of 2010 for Good Management Team work – 2010
iv. Kwanpe Progressive Forum (KPF) Commendation for Immense Effort
in the Areas of Human and Physical Development of the Area – 2010
v. Successful completion of tenure as Dean, School of Sciences with
tremendous achievements in academic standards/reaccreditation
Exercise and physical office furniture, FCE, Pankshin – 2007
vi. Successful Conduct of Student Union Government (SUG) Election
and Settling of Misunderstanding in SUG Arms of Government – 2002-2005
vii. Friend of the Counseling Centre, Federal College of Education,
Pankshin – 2005
viii. Successful completion of tenure as the Dean of the Directorate of
Students Affairs for a period of three (3) years and six (6) months – 2001
viiii. Successful organization of the Students Union Government
Endowment Fund launching of FCE, Pankshin – 2001

C. Honours and Distinctions
i. University of Jos Alumni Association Pankshin/Kanke Branch
– Merit Award as Pride of University of Jos Alumni – 2014
ii. Tarohsa FCE, Pankshin Chapter – Merit Award of Leadership – 2014
iii. Plateau State Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (PSTAN)
• Merit Award for Innumerable Contribution to the Growth of
Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in Nigeria – 2013
iv. Student Union Government, Federal College of Education,
Pankshin – Merit Award as Students Companion – 2012
v. Jwakbar Community Development Association (JWACODA) Gazum Chiefdom Langtang North LGA – Merit Award for Advancing Education in Taroh Land – 2012
vi. College of Education Gindiri Alumni Association (CEGAA) – Merit
Award as Pillar and Pride of CEGAA – 2011
vii. National Association of Taroh Students, National Body – Merit Award
as the Icon of Education to Taroh Youths – 2011
viii. Bwarat Community Development and Cultural Association (BCDCA) – Merit Award for Community Service Delivery – 2009
viiii. National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) National
Body – Merit Award as An Astute Administrator – 2008
ix. Ngwan Ishi O’Taroh Pankshin Chapter – Merit Award for Meritorious
Service – 2007
x. National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS), Federal
College of Education, Pankshin Chapter – Mentor – 2006
xi. Students’ Union Government, Federal College of Education, Pankshin – Merit Award as an Educational Activist – 2006
xii. Students Union Government (SUG) Federal College of Education
Pankshin – Merit Award as the Titan of Academia – 2000
xiii. Kwanpe Youth Association – Merit Award for Educational Development – 2001
xiiii. Second Position with a Joint Project Common Wealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (CASTME), United Kingdom – 1998

D. Chieftaincy Title
i. Huror U Tiv (Friend to the Tivs) FCE, Pankshin, Plateau State – 2011

4. Membership of Professional Associations/Bodies
i. Fellow, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (FSTAN)
ii. Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
iii. Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (FCAI)
iv. Member, Common Wealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (CASTME)
v. Member, Nigeria Association for Science Education Researchers (NASER)

7. Hobby
Despite his tight schedules and engagements, Dr Cirfat stills find time to relax himself with Reading, Gardening, Games and the like.

Compiled by Barr. Samuel Kwamkur

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