Benue State Governor, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Professor Leonard Karshima Shilgba as Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, stated that the appointment takes immediate effect.
Prof Shilgba, a Professor of Mathematics, university administrator, scholar, author, educationist and academic leader, takes over from Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua, who has been relieved for administrative reasons.
The new Acting Vice Chancellor of UAST, hails from Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State and has had a distinguished academic and administrative career spanning over three decades.
Shilgba was in 2009, awarded a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Fellowship, through which he undertook postdoctoral research in Japan.
His experience in university leadership included participation in strategic planning and institutional development at a period of significant transformation in Nigerian higher education.
Prof Shilgba whose academics also include advanced postdoctoral research experience, contributed to the establishment of UAST, Ihugh.
In 2017, President Buhari appointed Professor Shilgba as the Chairman of the 9th Governing Board of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), where he served with vision, distinction, and uncompromising disposition.
While congratulating the new Acting Vice Chancellor, Governor Alia, who is the Visitor to the university, noted that the position is of great responsibility, and expressed the confidence and trust that Prof Shilgba will lead with wisdom, integrity, and fairness.
Alia said; “As you assume this office, I urge you to provide steady leadership, strengthen academic excellence, and promote unity among staff and students”.
The Governor also encourages Prof. Shilgba to ensure he prioritizes the welfare of all members of the staff of the university and work diligently to uphold the values and reputation of the institution.
