By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo.
The Vice Chancellor of the Taraba state University, Professor Sunday Bako on Friday said the University would this Saturday graduate 17, 757 from its four academic sessions in its combined convocation.
Bako, who stated this while briefing journalists in preparatory to the institution upcoming combined convocation informed that 3,084 students will graduate from the 2021–2022 session, 4,609 from 2022–2023, 4,666 from 2023–2024 and 5,402 from 2024–2025 respectively.
He stressed that the combined convocation would produce 74 first-class graduates from various departments of the University.
He hinted that the 2021–2022 session had 22 first-class graduates, 2022–2023 had 25, 2023–2024 had 15, while 2024–2025 produced 12.
He stressed that the overall best graduating students for the different sessions came from the Faculty of Science, including a student from the Department of Botany for the 2021–2022 session.
He noted that the University secured accreditation of the all 72 of its academic programmes from National University Commission (NUC).
He highlighted that the goal followed sustained efforts by the University to address accreditation challenges.
He stressed that accreditation was central to the credibility, development and growth of any institution in Nigeria.
According to him, one of the programmes receiving particular attention was Mining and Mineral Processing, stressing that the Taraba state government had shown strong interest in the programme and supported efforts to improve its infrastructure.
“Our administration had recorded improvements in power and energy infrastructure, physical infrastructure, student accommodation and other facilities.
A 700-capacity multipurpose theatre and a female hostel would commissioned on Saturday by His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas.
We are still hoping that more infrastructure projects would be supported by the state government” he added.
He also acknowledged the support of the North East Development Commission, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and other partners for various interventions and projects at the university.
“The University had also made progress in technology and internet services, with students and staff now able to access Wi-Fi services across many parts of the campus.
The University had also encouraged researchers and innovators to seek opportunities and interventions beyond the institution, including international support” maintained.