Lalong Appoints New VC for Plateau State University

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has approved the appointment of Prof. Benard Matur as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) for the Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos.

The governor announced the approval in a statement issued in Jos by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, and made available to newsmen on Monday.

He said that the appointment was approved following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the University.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Matur will take over from Prof. Yohanna Izam, whose tenure ends on Tuesday, February 21.

Lalong thanked the outgoing VC for his meritorious service and pragmatic leadership “which has improved the standard of the university as one of the most sought after in the country”.

He further wished him success in his future endeavours.

NAN also reports that until his appointment, the new VC was the commissioner for Higher Education in the state.

He was the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Veritas University, Abuja and had previously served as Dean, College of Sciences; Dean, Student Affairs and Head of Department, Biological Sciences, University of Abuja.

He was also Head, Department of Remedial Studies at the University of Jos.

Also in the statement, the governor approved the change of nomenclature and upgrading of the College of Arts, Science and Technology Kurgwi to Ignatius Longjan Polytechnic.

He said the action was taken in accordance with the Law of the State House of Assembly on the bill for the establishment of the polytechnic, billed to take effect in 2022.