By Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Governing Council of the university.
The dissolution is with immediate effect.
A press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Tersoo Kula on Monday 16th June, 2023 said that a seven man visitation panel has been constituted.
According to the CPS, the Visitation Panel is mandated to amongst other things, thoroughly audit the activities of the university from 2016 when the last panel visited.
Furthermore, the panel is to comprehensively investigate activities at the institution and report back accordingly for necessary action(s).
“Other terms of reference for the panel are contained in the letter conveying the decision of the Visitor.
“The panel which is headed by Prof. Gabriel Moti as Chairman has Barr. Simon Orkuma as Secretary. Other members include, Prof. Kwaghkondo Agber, Igyeigye Peter, Prof. Christie Ekoja, Mr. Sam Yuhwa, and Prof. Okpe Okpe”, the statement read..
