National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) contributes to uplifting Plateau State University with newly constructed garden seats.

Acting Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, Professor Shedrack Best, recently received thirty (30) newly constructed cemented garden seats from the National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) PLASU chapter, and commended their efforts.

In addition to climate change control, the Acting Vice Chancellor stated his belief that planting trees on campus provides a serene environment for rest and relaxation. He expressed his pleasure with the gesture by NAPSS to contribute to the creation of a serene atmosphere.

Professor Best spoke on the responsibility of uplifting the institution, stating that the growth of the university was not a task for the management alone. He called for collective effort from everyone affiliated with the institution.

Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Associate Professor Nengak Jurji Gomos, acknowledged the contribution of NAPSS as he emphasized that the university's doors are always open for further contributions from anyone willing to make a positive impact on the school.

NAPSS PLASU chapter President, Nenkangmwa, revealed that the idea for the cemented garden seats was conceived in line with the university management's tree planting initiative. The seats were intended to add to the aesthetics of the campus, and provide a comfortable space for students and staff to relax.

Professor Shedrack Best noted that tahe initiative by NAPSS  adds to the development and improvement of the Plateau State University campus aesthetics. The efforts aimed at uplifting the institution must be encouraged and sustained if the university hopes to achieve a model of excellence and efficiency.

He added that,It is important to note that the revitalization of the Plateau State University  requires a collective effort from all stakeholders, including staff and students. By engaging in such positive and sustainable initiatives as the newly constructed seats has become a Clarion call to individuals and groups affiliated with the institution to contribute towards creating an atmosphere of excellence and efficiency. 

The  contribution of NAPSS according to Professor Best indicates a willingness by the student community to participate in the school's growth and development. Support for such initiatives and opportunities for further engagement would always be provided by the university management.

A total number of thirty concrete built seats were constructed and presented to the school by the student body.

National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) contributes to uplifting Plateau State University with newly constructed garden seats.

Acting Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, Professor Shedrack Best, recently received thirty (30) newly constructed cemented garden seats from the National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) PLASU chapter, and commended their efforts.

In addition to climate change control, the Acting Vice Chancellor stated his belief that planting trees on campus provides a serene environment for rest and relaxation. He expressed his pleasure with the gesture by NAPSS to contribute to the creation of a serene atmosphere.

Professor Best spoke on the responsibility of uplifting the institution, stating that the growth of the university was not a task for the management alone. He called for collective effort from everyone affiliated with the institution.

Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Associate Professor Nengak Jurji Gomos, acknowledged the contribution of NAPSS as he emphasized that the university's doors are always open for further contributions from anyone willing to make a positive impact on the school.

NAPSS PLASU chapter President, Nenkangmwa, revealed that the idea for the cemented garden seats was conceived in line with the university management's tree planting initiative. The seats were intended to add to the aesthetics of the campus, and provide a comfortable space for students and staff to relax.

Professor Shedrack Best noted that tahe initiative by NAPSS  adds to the development and improvement of the Plateau State University campus aesthetics. The efforts aimed at uplifting the institution must be encouraged and sustained if the university hopes to achieve a model of excellence and efficiency.

He added that,It is important to note that the revitalization of the Plateau State University  requires a collective effort from all stakeholders, including staff and students. By engaging in such positive and sustainable initiatives as the newly constructed seats has become a Clarion call to individuals and groups affiliated with the institution to contribute towards creating an atmosphere of excellence and efficiency. 

The  contribution of NAPSS according to Professor Best indicates a willingness by the student community to participate in the school's growth and development. Support for such initiatives and opportunities for further engagement would always be provided by the university management.

A total number of thirty concrete built seats were constructed and presented to the school by the student body.

Plateau State University Sets Admission Cut-Off Mark at 160, Rusticates 43 Students

Forty three students of Plateau State University Bokkos have been rusticated.

This was part of resolution of the Eighty Eight seating of the university Senate.

 

The rusticated students were among other illicit acts involved in Examination Malpractice among other fraudulent acts contrary to the university regulations.

In  its 88th regular meeting of the university Senate, chaired by the Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shedrack Best, significant decisions aimed at enhancing the academic and administrative procedure of the institution were deliberated on and other wide range of issues.

Represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor academic, Professor Moses Pyefa, the Senate ratified the revised academic calendar for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions, ensuring a structured and efficient academic timetable.

On the  University's cut-off mark for the 2024/2025 admissions, to be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and In line with JAMB’s request for cut-off points for admissions, the Senate ratified the decision to set the admission cut-off mark at 160.

Other faculties were equally instructed to revise benchmarks based on their specific departmental requirements.

On the rustication of students, the Senate also approved the recommendations of the examinations disciplinary committee, resulting in the sanctioning of forty three students for various examination-related offences demonstrating the university's commitment to upholding academic integrity.

The eighty eighth meeting of the University Senate also appraised recent achievements attained by the university to include partnership with the Michigan State University, collaboration on tree planting campaign with Bethany Christian academy among other notable activities undertook during the period under review.

The VC added said this include the 

adoption of a modified second-semester timetable, outlining key dates for lectures, revision week, examinations, and the consideration of sessional results. 

He said the structured approach ensures academic continuity and timely assessment of student performance.

The meeting applauded efforts of the Plateau State Government towards tarring the roads within the university.

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF ITS MEETING IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE ON WEDNESDAY, 17TH JULY 2024

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF ITS MEETING IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE ON WEDNESDAY, 17TH JULY 2024.

The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held a meeting at the Enugu State Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

2. The meeting deliberated on a wide range of issues that border on our critical national interest, the state of our party particularly the forthcoming congress, the unprecedented hardship faced by majority of Nigerians as a result of the dismal performance of the APC-led Federal Government, the minimum wage negotiations, and the recurring issue of inter-governmental relations with special reference to local government autonomy and funding.

3. Following exhaustive discussions and consultations, the meeting resolved as follows:

i. UPCOMING PARTY CONGRESSES

a.   In the spirit of the founding fathers of our great party who adopted internal democracy as the fundamental principle on which our party was built, the congresses leading to the election of party leaders, at the various tiers, must be all-inclusive, transparent, fair and in strict compliance with the constitution of the party.

b.   To ensure the successful conduct of the congresses across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

ii. OFF SEASON ELECTIONS

On the off season elections in Edo and Ondo, the forum:

a.   Admonishes all the parties to the elections to ensure that campaigns are issues-based, violence-free and in strict compliance with the provisions of the electoral act.

b.   Urges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a level playing field that guarantees transparent, fair and unimpeachable elections as any act of bias will be totally resisted.

c. Urges Mr. President to show leadership as a true democrat by refraining from making any statement suggestive of political interference in the entire process.

iii. THE ECONOMY

The Forum notes with dismay and grave concern the mismanagement of the economy by the APC-led Federal Government.

iv. MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATIONS

The minimum wage negotiations are becoming unduly protracted. In the face of the attendant unprecedented hardship and impoverishment of majority of our people, the Forum resolves as follows:

a. That Labour’s demand for a substantial salary raise is eminently justified and therefore commands the total support of the Forum

b. While the Forum fully supports Labour’s demand, agreement must take into consideration the ability to pay by the local government, sub-national and federal government.

b. While negotiations are ongoing, we appeal for restraint in both utterances and actions that could lead to the complete breakdown of law and order and ultimately, the collapse of the economy.

v. SUPREME COURT RULING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATION

a. The Forum believes in the efficacy of the local government system which ensures that governance is brought closer to the people as provided for in the constitution.

b. Will continue to support the autonomy of the Local Governments as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

c. Forum holds the Supreme Court in the highest esteem, and is committed to obedience to court orders. However, the Forum urges that implementation of the court decision must be done in a manner that does not create a trust deficit between the federal governments and sub-national governments while also ensuring that the system does not suffer.

vi. THE CRISIS IN RIVERS STATE

The Forum notes the crises in the Rivers State Chapter of the party and commits to ensuring peace. The Forum has resolved to stand by His Excellency, Sir Sim Fubara, Governor of Rivers State; while at the same time employ wider consultations with stakeholders for a peaceful resolution and thus find a lasting solution to the crises.

vii. RESTORING THE NATION’S PAST GLORY

The Forum regrets that the 16 years of tremendous development under the PDP-led Federal Government, during which the country witnessed single digit inflation, the establishment of the existing anti-corruption institutions and higher standard of living for every Nigerian has been eroded during the life span of the lacklustre APC-led Federal Government.

The Forum identifies with the Nigerian populace in these troubling times and promises to bring back those good old days, of low inflation rate, affordable food, fuel and transportation, steady FDI inflows resulting in high naira value and the greater quality of human life as recorded.

In that regard, the meeting commended the Governors of PDP-controlled states for their innovative approaches to governance in many fields especially infrastructure, education, health, women and youth initiatives and the timely delivery of developmental projects, across the country.

The forum therefore calls on all Nigerians to refrain from anarchy as we all march towards the return of the PDP to power in 2027.

The meeting thanked the Host, His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah for hosting the first meeting of the PDP Governors in recent times outside Abuja and for holding the Party together not only in Enugu State but in the entire South Eastern Geo-political Zone; as well as extolled his virtues and achievements as evidenced with major landmark projects and interventions.

Those in attendance were:

i.  Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON – Bauchi State – Chairman

ii.  Gov. Siminalayi Fubara – Rivers State – Vice Chairman

iii.  Gov. Peter N. Mba (Host)

iv. Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri – Adamawa State – Member

vi  Gov. Umo Eno – Akwa Ibom State – Member

vii. Gov. Douye Diri – Bayelsa State – Member

vii Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori – Delta State -Member

ix. Gov. Godwin Obaseki – Edo State – Member

x.  Gov. Seyi Makinde – Oyo State – Member

xi. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang  – Plateau State – Member

xii.  Gov. Agbu Kefas – Taraba State – Member

xiii.  Gov. Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State – Member

Signed.

Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON

Chairman, PDP Governors Forum//

Governor Bauchi State

Plateau State University Invests in Staff Development for Improved Service Delivery.

A one-day training session for staff of the Registry Department at Plateau State University, Bokkos, has come to a close. The training concluded with a charge to staff to demonstrate commitment to their scheduled duties, in line with the vision of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Shedrack Best, to make the university a center of excellence in teaching and research.

The Registrar of the university, Yakubu Ayuba, declared the workshop open and emphasized the importance of the Registry staff, describing them as the "oil that greases the wheels of administration" in the institution. He highlighted that the training, which is the first in a series of in-house trainings for the Registry Department staff, aims to enhance their skills for improved administrative services within the university.

Ayuba reminded the staff of the need for ethical conduct and outlined the university's plans for continuous training and retraining to keep them up-to-date with modern administrative realities.

The training featured presentations on various topics, including "Minute and Report Writing" by Principal Confidential Secretary, Registrar's Office, Leah Datong, who elaborated on the techniques of minute writing and report writing. Additionally, the Registrar, Yakubu Ayuba, presented a paper on "Writing of Memorandum" also known as memo.

The training session is expected to have a positive impact on the staff of the Registry Department, enabling them to deliver more effective administrative services and contribute to the university's goal of becoming a center of excellence.

Hon Nancy Plangnan Ivennya provide aids to the survivors of the Saint Academy collapse building

By Walbe Orgak

In an effort to bring relief and assistance to the remaining survivors of the tragic collapse Saint Academic school two storey building which claims the lives of several school children and many hospitalize, Hon Nancy Plangnan Ivennya visited the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) to pray and also rendered her support to the victims who are still receiving treatments.   

Hon Nancy who is aspiring for the Chairmanship position of the Bassa Local Government Council in the fourth coming LG Elections together with her supporters where warmly received by the Management of the Bingham University Teaching HOSPITAL (BHUTH) popularly known as Jangkwano.

The Medical Director, who was accompanied by his committed team, warmly received her and expressed profound gratitude for her charitable gesture, which he described as timely and heartwarming.

While blessing her for the selfless service to humanity and acknowledging her visit The Medical Director said it came at a time when all the necessary resources and manpower is most needed.

Hon Nancy Plangnan Ivennya who was filled with emotion and amidst tears rendered her words of comfort and encouragement, while eulogizing the staff of the hospital, who had been working tirelessly to save lives.

She also commended the Executive Governor of Plateau State His Excellency Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his prompt and coordinated response to salvage the situation from degenerating into further humanitarian catastrophe.

She equally appreciated the efforts of the member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency Hon. Daniel Asama, and National Emergency management Agency, NEMA, and Jos Metropolitan development Board, JMDB, among other non –governmental Organization for their efforts.

Some of the relatives of the victims expressed their delights for her visit describing it as a beacon of hope, reminding everyone that humanity and kindness still prevail in the face of adversity.