Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Prof. Timothy Terseer Alaba as new Vice Chancellor of Father Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM).
Governor Alia, who is the visitor to the university, made the approval following due process leading to the appointment as was carried out by the Governing board and other relevant authorities.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Professor Alaba, who is currently the Dean Postgraduate School, FAUM hails from Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
The Professor of Marketing who started his academic practice with the Father Adasu University from 1999 till date has previously held different positions of responsibilities including Dean, Faculty of Administration & Management; Acting Vice-Chancellor; Acting Vice-Chancellor, Head, Department of Business Management, Benue State University, Acting Chairman Consultant Services, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies; Deputy Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences; Coordinator, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Department of Business Management; Examination Officer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management.
While congratulating the new Vice Chancellor, Governor Alia charged him to ensure visionary, ethical, and inclusive leadership that will advance academic excellence, and foster cutting-edge research, and nurture character as well as competence.
Alia said; “You must uphold the autonomy and integrity of the university, promote a culture of merit, innovation, and accountability, and ensure prudent stewardship of human and material resources”.
