“The name Prof. Angela Freeman Miri is synonymous to visionary leadership & educational value addition” – Cmr. Friday Bako

Whenever the name Prof. Angela Freeman Miri is mentioned, what find their ways to the heart are academic excellence, purposeful, human capital development, improved staff welfare and visionary leadership and infrastructural transformation.

Prof. (Mrs) Angela Freeman Miri is an illustrious Daughter not just to Plateau State but Nigeria at large, an academic colossus and a woman of great substance who has and still distinguishing herself and adding value to the education sector and Nation building.

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She is the first Female to be Vice-Chancellor from Plateau State and the First female Vice-Chancellor of a Federal University from the North Central States.
She is also the first female Chairperson of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities.

The astute Professor of English and Published Poet was able to achieve the following among many others which time & space may not permit us to capture here as Vice Chancellor Federal University Lokoja (FUL).

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MODEST ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE MILESTONES ACHIEVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROFESSOR ANGELA FREEMAN MIRI LED-ADMINISTRATION IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA, KOGI STATE FROM FEBRUARY, 2016 TO FEBRUARY, 2021

A. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Some of the Academic and Administrative achievements within the period under review are as highlighted, hereunder:

1. A Strategic Meeting with Illustrious Sons and Daughters of Kogi State, the first of its kind was held in August, 2016 with a view to enlisting the support of the Stakeholders for the rapid development of the University.
2. Staff Verification and proper Placement which the 2nd Governing Council had approved and which outcome was diligently implemented.
3. Re-Accreditation of all the Programmes in the Faculty of Science including Statistics with FULL ACCREDITATION marks by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
4. Establishment of the School of Post-Graduate Studies and commencement of academic activities in 2019/2020 Academic Session.
5. Successful Resource Verification of the Post-Graduate Programmes of the existing courses in the University at the PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D levels (with the exception of the Departments of Economics and Political Science that were denied approval to run Ph.D by the NUC. However, the Dean of the School of Post-Graduate Studies is following up on it with the full support of the University Management.
6. Creation of additional Faculties from two (2) to five (5), namely; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education.
7. Elections and appointment of Deans to oversee the Faculties were successfully done for the existing and new ones respectively.
8. Creation of more academic Programmes from eleven (11) to forty one (41) with the appointment of Heads and Acting Heads of Departments.
9. Establishment and commencement of Remedial Science Programme in the University.
10. Installation of the first Chancellor for the University Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idriss, CON, the Emir of Fika and Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs on 22nd October, 2016.
11. Successful conduct of the first, second, third and fourth Convocation ceremonies for the Award of Degrees to our deserving Graduating students.
12. Training of 103 Academic staff both locally and internationally.
13. Four (4) Academic staff went for Benchwork abroad.
14. 328 Staff attendance at Conferences/Workshop locally and internationally.
15. Promotion of twenty six (26) Academic staff to the positions of Readership and Professorship following the positive Reports of the External Assessments of their Publications. It is noteworthy that more Reports are being awaited from External Assessors of some Academic Staff whose publications have also been sent out for assessment.
16. Promotion of other categories of academic staff and non-teaching staff across board.
17. Recruitment of more academic staff to boost the quality and numbers of our academics in the University.
18. Increase in the population of students from 1,919 to 7,800 and members of staff (both Academic and Non-Teaching) from 893 to 1,241.
19. Establishment of the Bindery Unit in the University Library.
20. Establishment of the Centre for Research and Centre of Excellence in the University and Appointment of the Director for the Centre.
21. Establishment of the University Liaison Office in Abuja, No.20A Mamman Kontagora Crescent, Diplomatic Zone, Katampe Extension, Abuja.
22. Procurement of a Permanent Residence for the University Vice-Chancellor by the Governing Council, at the Government Reserved Area, Lokoja, Kogi State.
23. Processing of Land Title for the University land at Felele (Permanent site).
24. Movement of the University Administration to the Felele Campus (Permanent site) on Monday, 5th October, 2020.
    With the completion and furnishing of the Faculty buildings constructed under the TETFund High Impact Intervention as well as the completed Faculty Buildings at the Felele Campus, the Faculties of Arts; Social Sciences; Education and Management Sciences should move to the Felele Campus and occupy those facilities without further delay.

The Kogi State Governor and all the Security Agencies in the State have been officially informed about our movement to the Felele Campus (Permanent site) on Monday, 5th October, 2020.

B. INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
This Administration under my leadership, has also witnessed infrastructural development with the support of the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Federal Government Capital Projects Intervention and NEEDS Assessment of Nigerian Public Universities (NANPU)- Special Presidential Intervention at both Adankolo and Felele Campuses as shown, hereunder:

2014 TETFund NORMAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS – Year: 2016

1. Construction of Multi-Purpose Complex at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
2. Construction of Departmental Office Block at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
3. The Furnishing of Departmental Office Block at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
4. The Furnishing of Block of Laboratories and Classrooms at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
5. The Furnishing of Multi-Purpose Complex at the Adankolo Campus, 100% and In-Use
6. The Construction of Block of Laboratories and Classrooms at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
7. The Procurement of Computers and Printers at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
8. The Procurement of Book Titles in Biology, Computer and Political Science at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
9. The Procurement of E-Resources, Software and Journals at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
10. The Procurement of Library Furniture and Multimedia Equipment at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
11. The Procurement of Book Titles in Chemistry, English Language and Geography at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
12. Procurement of Book Titles in Economics, Geology, Mathematical Sciences & History at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
13. The Procurement of Reprographic and Bindery Equipment at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use
    2015-2016 (MERGED) TETFund MAINTENANCE/REHABILITATION INTERVENTION PROJECTS – Year: 2019
14. Re-Roofing & Renovation of Senate Building and Council Chambers at the Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed and In use
    2017 TETFund ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS – Year: 2019
15. Construction of Three (3) Blocks of Eight (8) Units Lavatory (Lot A) at the Felele Campus, 100% Completed
16. Construction of Two (2) Blocks of Eight (8) Units Lavatory (Lot B) at the Felele Campus, 100% Completed
17. Supply of One (1) Unit of Brand New 2017 Model 33-Seaters Yutong Coaster Bus (Diesel Engine) – Felele Campus, 100% Completed and In-Use

2018 TETFund ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS – Year: 2019

1. CONSTRUCTION & FURNISHING OF COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) CENTRE – 250 Seating Capacity at the Felele Campus, 65% Completed (On-Going)
   2019 TETFund ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS – Year: 2020
2. Procurement, Installation, Testing, & Commissioning of Office Equipment; 157Nrs HP Pro Desktop Computer at the Adankolo Campus, 100% (Delivered)
3. Procurement, Installation, Testing, & Commissioning of Office Equipment; 157Nrs 650VA UPS, 30Nrs HP LaserJet P2035D Printers, 20Nrs Sharp Digital Photocopiers AR6020 with Motorised Projector Screens, 9Nrs HP Omen 15 Gaming Intel Core i7.770hq, 2TB HDD, 16GB RAM backlit at the Adankolo Campus, 100% (Delivered)
4. Procurement, Installation, Testing, & Commissioning of; 100Nrs Solar Street Light at the Adankolo/Felele Campus, 100% (Delivered)

TETFUND 2016 – HIGH IMPACT INTERVENTION PROJECTS DETAILS

1. TWIN LECTURE THEATRES – 250 Seating Capacity – LOT 1, Felele Campus, 98% (Completion stage)
2. DEPARTMENTAL OFFICE BUILDING – LOT 2, Felele Campus, 98% (Completion stage)
3. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES-LOT 3, Felele Campus, 98% (Completion stage)
4. STUDENTS MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE-LOT 4, Felele Campus, 73% (Completion stage)
5. FACULTY OF EDUCATION-LOT 5, Felele Campus, 98% (Completion stage)
6. BLOCK OF CLASSROOMS/ LABORATORIES-LOT 6, Felele Campus, 98% (Completion stage)
   TETFUND 2015 – 2018 Merged LIBRARY INTERVENTION PROJECTS DETAIL
7. Procurement of Sharp AR-6031 NV Sharp Photocopier, Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed
8. Procurement of Additional Books, Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed
9. Procurement of Assorted Books, Adankolo Campus, 80% (On-going)

2016 CAPITAL PROJECT DETAILS – Year: 2017

1. Construction of University Drama Village, Felele Campus, 85% (On-Going)

2017 CAPITAL PROJECTS DETAILS – Year: 2018

1. Site Clearing, Construction of Drainages, Culverts and Fumigation Works (LOT A & B Merged), Felele Campus, 100% (In-Use)

2018 CAPITAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS DETAILS – Year: 2019

1. Dual Carriage Road, Backfilling, Drainages and Culvert, Felele Campus, 80% (On-Going)
   DITTO: ADDITIONAL WORK, Felele Campus, 80% (On-Going)

2018 CAPITAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS DETAILS – Year: 2018

1. Construction of University Gate, Gate House, frontal and Mini Perimeter Fence, Felele Campus, 100% Completed
   DITTO: ADDITIONAL WORK, Felele Campus, 100% Completed

2018 CAPITAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS DETAILS – Year: 2018

1. Procurement of official Vehicles for Principal Officers of the University; Supply of 5Nos of Toyota Camry and 1No of Toyota Prado Jeep, 100% Supplied
2. Expansion/Remodelling of the University Health Services, Adankolo Campus, 100% (In-Use)
3. Construction of One (1) Block of Four (4) Classrooms, Felele Campus, 100% (In-Use)

2014 NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF NIGERIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (NANPU)- SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION – PHASE II PROJECT DETAILS – Year: 2014

1. Construction of Two (2) Storey Classroom Block; 12Nrs Classrooms, Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed

UNIVERSITY REVITALIZATION INTERVENTION FUND – NEEDS Assessment Projects (Equipping & Furnishing) – Year: 2019

1. Equipping of Chemistry, Physics and Biology Laboratories (LOT I), Adankolo Campus, 100% (In-Use)
2. Supply and Equipping of Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Geography Laboratories (LOT II), Adankolo Campus, 100% Completed (In-Use)
3. Procurement of Furniture for 12 Nos of Classrooms (LOT III), Adankolo Campus, 100% (In-Use)

2017 MJ / OVER HEADs PROJECTS DETAILS – Year: 2017

1. Overhauling and Repair of Generators; No.2(270KVA) and No.3 (220KVA), Adankolo Campus, 100% (In-Use)
   2019 MJ / OVER HEADs PROJECT DETAILS – Year: 2019
2. Landscaping/ Construction of Galvanized Chain Linked Fence at the Administrative Block of the University Permanent Site, Felele Campus, 85% (On-going)
3. Construction of 2Nos Block of Police Posts, Felele Campus, 100% Completed

OTHER INTERVENTIONS

1. 2018 – Construction of Student Centre, Adankolo Campus (Students Union)

INTERVENTION FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS HOUSING ABUJA, (WORK SECTOR) – INTERVENTION PROJECT

1. 2018 – Rehabilitation of Internal Roads at Adankolo Campus, Federal University Lokoja
2. 2018 – Opening Up of the Road Networks at the Felele Campus, Federal University Lokoja

INTERVENTION: FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES- INTERVENTION PROJECT

1. 2020 Construction of Water Supply Scheme (Solar Power Boreholes with 100M3 Tank) at the Felele Campus, Federal University Lokoja

INTERVENTION:NIGERIAN COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (NCC)

1. Donation of 115 E-Learning Pads to Federal University Lokoja.

INTERVENTION: REA/AfDB ELECTRIFICATIONS INTERVENTION

1. REA/AfDB Electrification Intervention at the Felele Campus of the University.

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Spotlight on Prof. Angela Miri Visionary Leadership as VC Federal Uni. Lokoja; Highlights of Modest Academic Achievements and Infrastructural Development (Feb, 2016-Feb, 2021)