Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has relieved Professor Bernard Matau, the Vice Chancellor of the State University of his duties from office. Matau assumed the position of Vice Chancellor while serving as the Commissioner for Higher Education in the previous administration under former Governor Simon Lalong.
Reports indicate that Matau, whose tenure had not yet concluded, was dismissed from his role alongside four other heads of tertiary institutions in the state. These include the Rector of Plateau State Polytechnic in Barkin Ladi, the Provosts of both the College of Health Technology in Pankshin and Zawan, as well as the Provost of the College of Education in Gindiri.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, confirmed the decision on Tuesday. It also outlined that Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sanctioned the dissolution of the Governing Council of Plateau State University, Bokkos, with immediate effect. Additionally, the governor has approved the removal of the aforementioned heads of tertiary institutions within the state.
The statement which offered no reason for their removal said all affected heads should take note and hand over any government property in their possession to the next most senior officers in the institutions immediately.
It added “The governor has also approved the cancellation of recruitment earlier conducted by tertiary institutions in 2022 and early 2023 that have been under suspension.
“Consequently, applications for an all-inclusive recruitment for all tertiary institutions would be advertised.”
The statement quoted the governor as thanking the chairman and members of the Governing Council for the services rendered in the state and wished them success in their future endeavours.
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Source: Punch
