The Executive Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Grace Adagba, Thursday disclosed that she has facilitated the enrollment of Benue State University Makurdi with the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria ( TRCN), which has strengthened teacher training and Professional Development.
She made this known while attending the Board Meeting of the Faculty of Sciences, Benue State University (BSU), geared towards strengthening ties with her immediate academic constituency.
Addressing faculty members, Dr Adagba enumerated her contributions to the University since her assumption of office to include: facilitation of the enrollment of BSU with the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria ( TRCN), as well as the return of the SUBEB training institution to the University and ensuring that its facilitators were drawn mainly from the Faculty.
While expressing gratitude to the University and the faculty for the mentorship and training she received, which have guided her both in academics and administration, Dr Adagba stressed the importance of maintaining ties with the institution that shaped her career, noting that it was necessary to reconnect, share experiences, and discuss challenges for mutual benefit.
She approved several requests made by the Faculty to enhance teaching and learning and assured members that she was ready for support and collaboration.
In his remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Simon Ubwa, commended Dr Adagba for connecting to her roots and urged others in leadership positions to emulate her dedication and generosity in giving back to their roots.
The Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Professor Bernard Atu, praised Dr Adagba for her developmental strides in basic education and for taking time out of her busy schedule to engage with her former colleagues. He lamented that many people forget their academic origins when they rise to higher positions but acknowledged Dr Adagba’s visit as a remarkable exception.
Professor Atu also requested support for the faculty, particularly in providing furniture for three lecture rooms, a smart board for teaching, a public address system, a projector, and a motorized borehole pump to address staff water needs.
The Head of Physics Department, Professor Frederick Gbaorun, described Dr. Adagba as an outstanding administrator whose leadership skills have been evident in various capacities. He expressed appreciation for her visit and the hospitality extended to faculty members, praying for her continued success.
