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November 22, (THEWILL) – The management of Benue State University, Makurdi, has announced plans to provide free healthcare services to staff and students as part of activities lined up for its combined 22nd to 24th convocation ceremonies.
This announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, during an emergency meeting with the chairpersons of 12 sub-committees set up for the convocation planning.
Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Simon Ubwa, the Vice Chancellor emphasised the need for all hands to be on deck to ensure a successful event scheduled for December 5–7, 2024.
Iorapuu described the forthcoming convocation as “special,” noting that it would feature the active participation of the institution’s visitor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Sir Paul Chukwuma, both of whom will be attending in their official capacities for the first time.
The convocation lecture will be delivered by globally renowned scholar and historian, Prof. Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA.
The lecture, themed “Power, Politics, and Policies,” is expected to be a highlight of the ceremony.
In a statement signed by the Chairperson of the Publicity Sub-Committee, Dr. Tyotom Keghku, the university encouraged individuals and corporate organisations interested in endowing awards and prizes to write formally to the Vice Chancellor for approval.
Other key events planned for the three-day celebration include a pre-convocation press briefing, novelty football match, convocation theatre performance, the commissioning of the CEFTER Food Technology Innovation Centre, and the award of higher degrees and prizes
The management assured all stakeholders of a memorable celebration while reiterating its commitment to the welfare and development of the university community.
