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Published on 2024-02-06 16:07:37
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, of Plateau state has recently made headlines by issuing a statement through the state secretary to the government, Samuel Jatau, announcing the termination of employment of all the heads of tertiary institutions in the state as well as nullifying all employment made by these institutions between October 2022 and early 2023.
The decision, as communicated by Jatau, was with immediate effect. In addition to this, Governor Mutfwang also approved the dissolution of the Plateau State University’s governing board. This abrupt decision means that the Vice Chancellor of the Plateau State University, the Rector of Plateau Polytechnic, and the heads of other state institutions have been directed to leave their positions immediately and hand over to the next most senior officials in the institutions. Furthermore, all the employment made by these institutions during the specified period mentioned will all be cancelled.
This development has sparked curiosity and concerns among the citizens and the academic community as a whole. The affected institutions include the Plateau University, Bokkos; Plateau Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi; Colleges of Health Technology, Zawan, and Pankshin; and the College of Education, Gindiri.
The sacking of the heads of these institutions was made public in a statement released by the state government on February 6 in the state capital, Jos. The move was a surprising one and has created a wave of discussions and deliberations within the state and beyond.
The decision has raised questions about the reasons behind this sudden and drastic change. The ramifications of these changes and the impact they will have on the institutions and their academic programs are also a subject of concern and debate.
However, it is essential to note that the stated reasons for such drastic measures have not been made public. Governor Mutfwang has not elaborated on the specific factors that led to this decision.
The impact of this development also extends to the affected individuals, who were thanked by the governor for their service in their respective roles, and they have been directed to hand over to the next most senior officials in the institutions. This sudden dismissal raises questions about the governor’s plans for the future leadership and management of these institutions.
Additionally, the cancellation of all recruitment exercises that were carried out by the institutions between October 2022 and early 2023 is part of the governor’s sweeping decisions. Governor Mutfwang has announced that there will be an all-inclusive recruitment exercise for all tertiary institutions, the details of which are yet to unfold.
As the news of these sudden changes spreads, it has become a subject of public interest and debate. The affected institutions, their academic staff, and the broader academic community are keeping a close watch on the developments and are eagerly waiting for further clarification from the state government.
In conclusion, the abrupt and sweeping changes in the leadership of the state’s tertiary institutions have created an atmosphere of uncertainty and speculation. The state government’s decision has significant implications for the affected institutions and their academic community. It remains to be seen how the leadership vacuum will be addressed and how the affected institutions will navigate this period of change and transition.
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