Governor Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has approved the constitution of Governing Councils for the state’s tertiary institutions.
The appointments, aimed at strengthening academic administration and institutional development, were announced on January 30, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau.
The newly constituted councils include distinguished academics, professionals, and public figures who will oversee the affairs of their respective institutions.
Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Prof. William Barnabas Qurix – Chairman/Pro-Chancellor
- Nde David Shikfu Paradang – Member
- Prof. Gloria Kakuri – Member
- Barr. Omar Shittien – Member
- Mr. Luka D. Gaji – Member
- Prof. Lohfa Bali Chirdan – Member
- Dr. Nathaniel Mawash Kamoh – Member
Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi
- Prof. Hayward Mafwai – Chairman
- Hon. Jonathan Aminu – Member
- Mrs. Kachollom Biangten – Member
- Engr. Gyang Woshi – Member
- Rt. Hon. Shehu Yipmong – Member
- Hon. Godfrey Dung Gwom, PhD – Member
- Hon. Yohanna Dukas – Member
College of Education, Gindiri
- Prof. Angela Miri – Chairman
- Prof. Patricia Lar – Member
- Dr. Joel Zuhumben – Member
- Mrs. Florence Jambol – Member
- Brig. Gen. Samuel Atu Abok (Rtd) – Member
- Barr. Sunday Panwal – Member
- Hon. Gregory Nyelong – Member
The newly appointed councils are expected to provide leadership and policy direction to enhance academic excellence and institutional growth. The state government expressed confidence in their ability to drive meaningful progress in Plateau’s tertiary education sector.