By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Professor Leonard Karshima Shilgba as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh.
The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula.Prof. Shilgba, a Professor of Mathematics, succeeds the institution’s pioneer Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua, who was recently relieved of his appointment for what the state government described as administrative reasons.
The statement noted that Shilgba previously served as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), having been appointed to the position in 2017 by then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Congratulating the new Acting Vice-Chancellor, Governor Alia urged him to provide stable leadership, strengthen academic excellence and foster unity within the university community.
“This is a position of great responsibility, and we trust you will lead with wisdom, integrity and fairness. I urge you to provide steady leadership, strengthen academic excellence, and promote unity among the staff and students,” the governor said.
Alia also encouraged Prof. Shilgba to prioritise the welfare of staff and students while upholding the values and reputation of the university.
