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Plateau State University Vice Chancellor And Heads Of Tertiary Institutions Sacked By Governor
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent development, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Professor Bernard Matau, has been removed from office, along with four other heads of tertiary institutions in the state.
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The affected officials include the Rector of Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi; Provost of College of Health Technology, Pankshin; Provost of College of Health Technology, Zawan; and the Provost of College of Education, Gindiri.
Professor Bernard Matau had been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University while serving as the Commissioner for Higher Education in the previous administration led by former Governor Simon Lalong.
The decision to remove these officials was confirmed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau.
The statement released on Tuesday read, “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau state, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, with immediate effect. Similarly, the governor has also approved the removal of the following heads of tertiary institutions: Plateau State University, Bokkos; Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi; College of Education, Gindiri; College of Health Technology, Zawan, and College of Health Technology, Pankshin.”
However, the statement did not provide specific reasons for their removal.
The affected heads have been instructed to promptly hand over any government property in their possession to the next most senior officers in their respective institutions.
In addition to the removal of the officials, Governor Mutfwang approved the cancellation of recruitments conducted by tertiary institutions in 2022 and early 2023 that had been under suspension.
The statement outlined plans for an all-inclusive recruitment for all tertiary institutions, with advertisements for applications in the near future.
Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the chairman and members of the dissolved Governing Council for their services to the state, wishing them success in their future endeavors.
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The sudden decision to remove these key figures from their positions raises questions about the motivations behind the Governor’s actions, prompting speculation and anticipation for further developments in the state’s educational institutions.
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