Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has awarded scholarships to 44 first-class graduates of the Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi, the state capital.
Alia announced this at the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th combined convocation of the university in Makurdi on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
The governor said the beneficiaries were each given an automatic scholarship to proceed on a master’s degree programme in their respective fields at BSU.
He enjoined all the students to go into the world and conquer it and make their mark.
Alia stated that he had forwarded an executive bill to the Benue State House of Assembly to rename the institution after its founder, the late Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu.
The governor pledged to donate 500 computers to the institution to equip the computer hall.
He said: “It is the earnest desire of our administration to bring education closer to the people.
“As a result, the university will establish a campus at Adikpo, Kwande Local Government Area, and another in the Benue South Senatorial District.”
Also speaking at the event, the BSU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tor Iorapuu, said the university was constructing a 144-bed space hostel for the students.
44 bag first class as Benue varsity graduates 17,925 students
Iorapuu stated that the university was expanding, adding that the Faculty of Technology and Industrial Studies would be moved to Adikpo.
On his part, the BSU Chancellor, Dr Najib Adamu, urged the graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and charged them to raise the banner of the institution high at all times and in all situations.
Adamu, who is the Emir of Kazaure, pledged his support to enable the university to realise its goals.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Paul Chukwuma, said the institution had expanded its academic programmes, stating that it is now offering Architecture and Pharmacy.
Chukwuma said he was committed to the welfare of staff and students, reiterating that their welfare remained his topmost priority.
He also enjoined BSU alumni to be united and partner with the institution to move it forward.
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