Plateau Governor approves appointment of University Vice Chancellor

Governor 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 New Vice Chancellor 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.

Until his appointment, the new VC was the commissioner for Higher Education in the state.

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

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

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