Plateau State University Enhances Career Counseling Services for Students

Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU) has formally completed a three-part capacity training program for members of the university community conducted by the newly established Career Service Center at PLASU in preparation for an aggressive career guidance drive for existing, prospective and graduating students.

The Center aim to empower students to make informed career choices and secure job placements that match their skills, according to the  Director of the center Dr.Annah Faka ,it will contribute effectively to national growth and development.

The training with the theme  "Role of Career Guidance and Counseling in Fostering Various Career Alternatives," featured theoretical and practical training on various aspects of career services, delivered by renowned academics, to include Professor Rahila Gowon of the University of Jos and Professor Buba Mamman Wufem, Director of Academic Planning at PLASU.

Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shedrack Best expressed confidence in the capacity of the Career Service Center  to deliver quality career services, having received comprehensive training.

 Represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration Associate Professor Keziah Ayuba, the Vice Chancellor encouraged career counselors to regularly update their knowledge and skills to meet contemporary expectations as PLASU has taken a significant step toward enhancing the academic and professional journey of its students.

The initiative aim to address concerns of unemployment linked to career choices and skills, making PLASU one of the first ten Nigerian universities to establish a Career Service Center  with support  from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

Prof. Dakum Urges Supporters to Remain Calm and Optimistic Amidst Defection of Reps Members.

Professor Patrick Dakum, the 2023 Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Plateau State, has called for calm and optimism among LP supporters following the defection of some National Assembly members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dakum emphasized that the defectors' decision shouldn't cause any trouble or fear, as the Consolidation for Greater Plateau movement remains solidly grounded.

Dakum, who is also the CEO of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, reassured supporters that he is still committed to the Labour Party and is focused on his humanitarian work, prioritizing the betterment of lives through his non-governmental organization. He expressed gratitude to those who have shown solidarity and encouraged him to re-contest, emphasizing that he values friendship above politics and considers his supporters as friends.

Dakum's message of calm and optimism serves as a reminder that the movement is bigger than individual defections, and that better days are ahead. His commitment to the Labour Party and his humanitarian work demonstrates his dedication to creating positive change in Plateau State and beyond.

Professor Dakum Appeals for calm and optimism Despite the Defection of Reps members.

In an interaction with newsmen Shabul Mazadu the media consultant to Prof. Dakum, said the recent defection of Hon. From Dalyop, member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, and Hon. Alfred Ajang, member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the green chamber of the national assembly, from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) should cost none of our supporters sleep. 

He asserted that the defectors have the right to join forces where they are comfortable, but that should not cause any trouble or fear to members of Consolidation for Greater Plateau as we are solidly on ground. He admonished them to remain calm and optimistic as better days lay ahead.

When asked whether Prof. Dakum is contemplating jumping ship also, Mr. Mazadu asserted that Prof. Dakum at the moment is still LP and is preoccupied with his non-governmental organization (NGO) and other humanitarian aid activities to better the lives of humanity, stressing that helping humanity is his fulcrum and innermost desire, but in the course of time he would address the press on this and other issues.

Mazadu further stated that Dakum has extended his gratitude to those both in the PDP and APC who took their time to show solidarity to him and called on him to re-contest, adding that hope should be kept alive and stick with him as they are doing as in due course he will make known his political decision whether to contest on not. 

According to him, Dakum values friendship above politics and sees all his supporters as friends, and tries bettering their lives in his little way, and as best as he can.

BOSAT felicitate with Principal BUTECHS

National President Bukuru Old Students Association Technical Bldr Raphael Rume, rejoices and congratulates Patu Wambutda Principal Government Science and Technical College Bukuru and Patron BOSAT for the award of excellence as the best performing principal public secondary school in Jos South area office of the ministry of education plateau state, it is wonderful to see your dedication and hard work acknowledged.   

This prestigious recognition is a testament to your exceptional leadership qualities, dedication and unwavering commitment to providing excellence education to our alma mater, the state and the country atlarge and by extension adding value to the society driven by technical education.

Congratulation on your outstanding achievements and we are grateful for your tireless efforts in shaping the development of BUTECHS.

Your award recognition did not come to us as a surprise considering you were the first female head girl of the college, and now the principal and also one of the Patron of the alma mater BOSAT 

BOSAT is proud to celebrate you, once more congratulations

Bldr Raphael Rume, National President BOSAT

CONSCIENCE AS A MORAL GUIDE

"Conscience", the say, "is God's deputy." It is the rudder that guides a person away from evil. The conscience is a moral enabler. At the most basic level, therefore, it is enough to guide someone into doing what is right, and to do it right with the support of the intellect. 

Being religious in the presence of conscience, is an icing on the cake. In other words, being genuinely religious amplifies the dictates of conscience. The danger, however, is when someone's conscience is depraved. 

A depraved conscience can do anything. All bastialities and dastardly acts that human beings commit are results of depraved conscience. A depraved conscience is like an expired and condensed cement which cannot be useful for anything. 

No wonder the Scripture in Proverbs 12:23 says, 'guard your heart with all diligence, for in it are the issues of life' and, I add, death. If we allow our hearts, the house of conscience, to be overcrowded and condensed by mundane one-offs of life, then, we are in for big shockers!

All acts of terrorism and insurgency, banditary, kidnapping, ritual killings, armed robbery, tyranny/despotism, etc, are manifestation of moral depravity. A depraved hearted person lives in a different world, and sees life differently from the way other human beings see them. He could kill and celebrated or perceived the dastardly act as a form of heroism or service to God. It is that bad and abnormal!  

If a man must lose anything in this life, it should never be the guidance of conscience. May we not get to a point where our conscience is depraved or else, that will be the beginning of the end of humanity. God forbid! 

*(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba, Yilgak'ha, 15th December, 2024)*

SUCCESS IS NEVER GEOGRAPHICAL BUT MENTAL

To be a great achiever is never a geographical feat but a product of mental, emotional and/or physical effort. In other words, success is often and reliably a mental, emotional and physical frequency/reality. 

A hardworking, focused and determined person, irrespective of where he/she comes from (geography),  gender (sex), colour (race), religion, tribe and tongue (language) can be successful in anything over time. In an ideal and functional world, no one fails or succeed based on mere natural cleavages or affliation but mindset!

A positive mindset in a healthy body will generate holistic energies and frequencies that will bring or make success in anything a reality. 

Never believe in the myths of success by geography, gender, tribe, religion, colour, tribe and/or language. Those things are just environments that could shape mentality but, certainly, not the practical determinants of success. Any success that derives from these environments is an accident or coincidence that might not be replicated or repeated with certainty. 

Show me a person with high aptitude, and sustainably committed to excellence, and I will show you a person who will succeed in times and seasons!

 

*(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba, Yilgak'ha, 14th Dec, 2024)*

Bauchi Gov’t Creates Seyawa Chiefdom

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the creation of Seyawa Chiefdom with the headquarters in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state.

The governor stated this in Bauchi on Monday while addressing stakeholders from the area.

He said the decision was taken after a careful study of the reports of the committees set up to come up with detailed modalities of how the Chiefdom could be established.

This, he said, was parts of the efforts of his administration to find lasting solution to the lingering problems around the creation Seyawa Chiefdom, which has defiled efforts by successive administrations for over three decades.

Mohammed expressed sadness over the loss of innocent lives as a result of a series of ethno-religious violence that erupted in the Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro axis in the realisation of Seyawa Chiefdom.

“Upon the receipt of the committee’s reports, a white paper drafting committee was appointed to produce the government’s position on its various findings and recommendations.

“Another committee was appointed to go to three states, namely Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa, to study how their Chiefdoms were created. Their structures, mode of succession, among others.

“The decision of the government is as follows; a Chiefdom to be referred to as Seyawa Chiefdom shall be created out of the present Bauchi Emirate.

“The Seyawa Chiefdom shall be headed by a Chief to be designated as Gun Zaar.

“In the event of the stool of the Seyawa Chiefdom becoming vacant, appointment of the successive team shall be made from the two historical clans, namely, San Gami and San Gishi,” the governor said.

According to him, vacancy would only occur in the event of death, removal by government or resignation of the serving Chief of the Seyawa Chiefdom.

BOSAT has held its 2024 national convention amidst project commissioning and deliberation on the way forward

The convention commenced with the commissioning of the by the Governor of Nasarawa state His Excellency Engineer Abdullahi Sule who was represented by the Grand Patron Sir Edwin Gamde amidst the outpouring of commendations and accolades.

In his opening addressed National President of Bukuru Old student's Association Technical (BOSAT) Bldr Raphael Rume took time to reel out some of achievements and challenges of the association, as follows: Created a website for the association, Created a YouTube channel for the association, Composed the BOSAT Anthem, Embarked on a wide spread publicity of the association by featuring on TV and radio programs to promote, propel and project the association and our Alma-mater, Brought in an all-inclusive government by creating a forum for Exco meeting with set chairpersons, past BOSAT President and former Principals who are BOSAT members otherwise known as stakeholders, Abolished or discouraged the table payment of registration for better accountability transparency and proper documentation, All registrations, dues and any other payments made are now been displayed on the general platform, Construction of 50 No of 3 in 1 classroom table and chair for the school, Installation of over 30 solar streetlight to curb the issue of insecurity, Re-modelling and construction of a befitting school gate, Organized a memorable and befitting 70th anniversary, Reviewed our constitution to suit the current time, Rehabilitated road within the school, Carried cooperate social responsibility by visiting two orphanage home and donating material and cash worth hundreds of thousand naira, Established a very cordial working relationship with the school and the PTA, among others

Earlier in her welcoming addressed the Principal Bukuru Science and Technical College Bukuru expressed her appreciation to the Bosat for their response to her plea during the 70 anniversary, ss expected the presentation on convention theme ROLE OF ALUMNI IN RETROGRESSIVE ALMA-MATER led Nde Tanimu Gontur was engaging and exciting.,

After the presentation of the financial reports and other deliberations, the convention came to a close with the votes of thanks delivered by the CHAIRMAN, CENTRAL PLANNING COMMITTEE DR SHIRKA KASSEM as various set groups reconvene for socializing and recreation in their various locations.