UNIJOS VC race: Eight professors jostle for top job

The development came to light on Monday during an interactive session organised by the university’s Advancement Office and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the ASUU Secretariat, Naraguta Campus.

The seven candidates who attended the session were Professors Ikonne Ogaji, Victor Duga, Sati Fwatshak, Anthony Dakum, Patricia Lar, Bernard Matur and Simon Yiltok.

During the meeting, the candidates presented their plans for the university and answered questions on how they would manage its affairs if appointed as Vice-Chancellor.

In his welcome address, the ASUU Chairman, Professor Joseph Molwus, said the meeting was organised to allow university stakeholders to participate in the process of choosing the next leader.

He praised the committee led by Professor Okechukwu Great for organising the event in partnership with the Advancement Office.

Molwus described the interaction as an important step in the university’s history.

Also speaking, a former Vice-Chancellor of Karl Kumm University, Professor Nanven Gambo, urged the candidates to explain how they would use the powers of the office to improve the institution.

Speaking on the topic, “Governance, integrity and inclusivity: Vision, mission, academic leadership and innovation,” Gambo said leading the University of Jos would come with serious responsibilities.

He noted that UNIJOS was a second-generation university and faced major demands.

He challenged the candidates to explain how they would manage authority, promote good governance and move the institution forward if appointed.