BREAKING: Plateau Gov Dismisses Varsity VC, Others
Professor Bernard Matau, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, has been dismissed from his position.
Matau assumed the role of Vice Chancellor while serving as the Commissioner for Higher Education during the previous administration under former Governor Simon Lalong.
Reports indicate that Matau, despite having time left in his tenure, was ousted from his position, along with four other leaders 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 College of Education in Gindiri.
Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government, confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday.
The statement read in part “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”.
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The statement, devoid of explanation for their dismissal, instructed all impacted department heads to promptly transfer any government property they possess to the next highest-ranking officials within their respective institutions.
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 governor expressed gratitude to the chairman and members of the Governing Council for their service in the state and extended well wishes for success in their future pursuits.
