… Advocates for private sector sponsorship of University Education
The Center for Equity Justice and Transparency (CESJET) has commended the Benue State University management for the sterling reforms spearheaded under the leadership Prof Tor Iorapuu who has held sway in the university in the last four years with utmost dedication to service of the university and state. The group in a statement on Saturday by it’s convener Comrade Patrick Ameh highlighted the modest achievements of the Vice Chancellor in the area of courses accreditation , physical infrastructural development, improved staff and students welfare as well as improved security on campus which has reflected in the overall performance output of students as it affects the university ranking system in Nigeria.
“No doubt the Benue State University under your leadership has made a mark within the last four years and deserve this commendation. ” Our organization is delighted to identify with your leadership as mark of support to challenge you to do more as you prepare to complete your (5) year tenure of service to the state. ” While also commending the administration of Governor Hyacinth for his support to education, the group insisted that one line of support to the university is grossly inadequate to run the full activities of a university, insisting that private sector has a major role to play in financing the university as obtained in other parts of the world”
“All over the world, universities are supported by private sector partners which translates into specific sponsorships and grants for academic development and research” The group called on corporate organizations and individuals who have the means to volunteer support to the only state owned university as a way of giving back and investing in the society ”
The group also commended the management of the university for restoring discipline within the campus to be fit for both academic and character development of staff and students.
We must specially acknowledge the sagacity of the Sir Chukwuma led governing council for there guidance and support since assumption of duty as pro-chancellor. The group expressed confidence that the university will no doubt profit from the intellectual resources and contacts of Sir Chukuma to achieve the university set goals and objectives as well justify the confidence of the governor in the leadership of the university
