PRESS RELEASE ON COLLAPSE OF FACULTY BUILDING AT BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY

On Sunday, 18th November, 2018 at about 8:30a.m, a wing of the Faculty of Social Sciences Complex housing the Lecture Auditorium collapsed tragically.

Happening on Sunday when there were no activities going on in the complex, no life was lost except the damage to some property in the wing of the building and structural destruction of the complex itself.

The Vice Chancellor and management of the university are saddened about the unfortunate event but encouraged by those who have expressed genuine concern about it.

For purpose of clarity, the building in question is not an ongoing project. Contrary to misinformation being bandied about on the project, the contract is one of those whose contacts was awarded in 2013 when the university accessed 3billion naira TETFUND high-impact intervention for upgrading of facilities in public universities.

The contract period for the building, whose cost was about two hundred and eighty(N280,000,000) million, was two years.
Consequently, in May 2015, the university formally took possession of the property while it's official inauguration was performed by the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charity Ashimem Angya on 28th October, 2015.

It is pertinent to state that, like all projects involving TETFUND, all due diligence for pre-qualification leading to award of contracts was done for this one too.

For this reason, management of the university would like to appeal for restraint on comments regarding the incident while proper and professional investigations are carried out.

In the meantime, steps have been taken to restrict access to the remaining part of the building while an integrity test will also be carried out on all buildings and structures completed on the university campus recently, especially those founded through various interventions.

I wish to assure the public that professional bodies such as the Council for Registered Engineers of Nigeria(COREN), NIgeria Society of Engineers(NSE) and Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors(NIQS) will be involved in this assignment and the outcome will be made public.

Let me place on record here that the award, construction, completion and handover of the project has no link whatsoever to the present administration in the state.

Professor Msugh Kembe
Vice-Chancellor, BSU.

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MAIDEN WINNERS OF THE isabiHiv AYP CAMPAIGN SELFIE CONTEST RECEIVE GIFTS AS MORE AYP's ENROLL FOR THE COMPETITION!!!

Following the release of the maiden list of winners for the isabiHiv AYP campaign selfie contest in Benue, the Executive Secretary of BENSACA,  Dr. Gideon Dura in company of staff of the Agency presented gifts to respective winners of the contest.

He prior to the presentation Congratulated the AYPs who won for their zeal and commitment to the isabiHiv AYP campaign and charged them to double their efforts in ensuring more AYPs have access to HIV knowledge in a bid to prevent new infections and provide support services for those already infected.

The maiden winners who participated in today's ceremony included:
1. Pamela Maria Benjamin - 146 votes
2. Mawreen Senan - 137 votes
3. Skye - 105 votes
4. Queen Adoyi - 42 votes
5. Jennifer Doowuese Ivever - 39 votes
6.  Ferdinand Sabastein Iorhule - 17 votes

As the isabiHiv AYP campaign draws closer to an end, more AYP's continue to enroll via  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1605175282917979&id=1545135942255247 and engage the various social media platforms in a quest to learn more about HIV.

Final list of winners for the isabiHiv AYP campaign selfie contest will be unveiled on the 25th November 2018 to represent Benue State at the World AIDS Day Celebration in Abuja, Nigeria.

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VC CALLS FOR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, (FUAM) Professor Anande Richard Kimbir has called on the University community to be patient and support his administration in a bid to achieve set goals.

The Vice Chancellor stated this on Sunday 18th November, 2018 at the St John Paul II Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi during a thanksgiving Mass organized to mark his one year in office.

Delivering a speech at the occasion, Professor Kimbir expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life and abundant blessings upon his life and stated that, his administration will not relent in efforts to completing ongoing projects and bringing on board others that will be beneficial to the University community.

Citing the gigantic Solar Plant project located in the University and the laying of water pipes from North Core to South Core, the Vice Chancellor assured that, these projects when completed will solve the problems of electricity and water supply respectively. He however lamented the series of sad developments including industrial actions in his first year in office but expressed optimism that, government was on the verge of reaching a compromise for the good of both staff and students. He then called on students, staff and other members of the university community to throw their weight behind him to enable him succeed.

On his part, The Vice Chancellor, Benue State University Makurdi, Professor Msugh kembe who also graced the occasion congratulated Professor A.R. Kimbir for attaining one year in office describing him as an epitome of success. Professor Kembe on the other hand charged both staff and students of FUAM to own and cherish the University and to avoid harming it in times of misunderstandings. He called on all to show love and to support the administration for the attainment of greater heights.

Earlier in a sermon, the Chaplain, St John Paul II Catholic Chaplaincy, Rev. Dr. Didacus Kajo enjoined Christian to serve God at all times by collectively or individually contributing to the growth of the church and the society. Fr Kajo noted that, God is not interested in people’s wealth or possessions but in their contributions to the wellbeing of the society. He therefore urged all Christians to live right with their fellow men so as to reap God’s blessings.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS OF UAM ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR O'LEVEL RESULTS ON JAMB PORTAL!!!

Candidates who participated successfully in the Post UTME screening exercise of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi and are yet to upload their O' level (WAEC/NECO) results on the JAMB portal are advised to do so with immediate effect in a bid to update their information base and increase their likelihood for admission into the University.

Candidates concerned should visit the nearest JAMB Office close to them across Nigeria and request for upload of O' Level results to efficiently carry out the exercise.

NOTE: Students who have previously satisfied this requirement and are still awaiting admission need not repeat it again, they should continue checking the jamb portal for their admission status.

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VC COMMISSIONS CAMPUS SHUTTLE

Earlier today, the Vice-Chancellor FUAM, Prof. A. R Kimbir commissioned a campus shuttle acquired by the Comr. Pine David led 2016/2017 Student Union Exco to alleviate the suffering of students accasioned by inadequate Intra-Campus shuttle.

Performing the ceremony in the company of some Principal officers of the University, the VC commended the student union for their effort in making life easier for their colleagues in the area of transportation. He prayed God to keep the bus safe from mishap while encouraging them to strive to get more buses from the proceeds of this one.

In a chat with DIPPR, Comr. Pine disclosed that the Campus Shuttle was their little way of contributing to student welfare. According to him, the Campus Shuttle fare will be subsidized so it can be affordable to all students.

UPDATE: INFORMATION ON POST UTME SCREENING FOR UAM UPLOADED ON INSTITUTIONS' PORTAL!!!

Applicants and the public are notified that information on the 2018/2019 post utme screening exercise for the University of Agriculture, Makurdi  scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 has been uploaded on the Institution's portal.

Concerned parties or individuals can access the information by simply visiting www.uam.edu.ng.

NOTE: Further notifications on the time-table for the post utme screening exercise and list of  possible online registration centres amongst other relevant information will be uploaded on campus gist platforms subsequently to aid applicants.

Signed:
Akpem M. N. (Editor-in-Chief,  Campus gist 'paper)

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UAM INVITES CANDIDATES FOR 2018/2019 POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE.

The Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) has invited candidates who selected the institution as first choice in their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and scored 170 and above for the Post UTME screening exercise slated to commence on Tuesday, 2nd October, 2018.

Candidates are to pay a non-refundable fee of two thousand naira (N2000) only, (Bank/service charge inclusive) and undertake the necessary Online Registration procedures to qualify for the exercise.

Also, qualified candidates are expected to come along with the following on the date of their screening at their various colleges:

a. The Printout of the Online Registration Form completed from the University Website.
b. Bank payment slip as evidence of payment.
c.  Original JAMB score printout
d. Original and photocopy of Birth  Certificate /Declaration of age
e. Originals and photocopies of O level Certificates /Statement of results (NCE/Diploma)
f.  Certificate of State of Origin from your Local Government (for Nigerians only)
g. An unused WAEC and /or NECO scratch Card for checking of your result.

Note: BANK DRAFT AND CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

For further directions, visit the University Website  www.uam.edu.ng

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The Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) has invited candidates who selected the institution as first choice in their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and scored 170 and above for the Post UTME screening exercise slated to commence on Tuesday, 2nd October, 2018.

Candidates are to pay a non-refundable fee of two thousand naira (N2000) only, (Bank/service charge inclusive) and undertake the necessary Online Registration procedures to qualify for the exercise.

Also, qualified candidates are expected to come along with the following on the date of their screening at their various colleges:

a. The Printout of the Online Registration Form completed from the University Website.
b. Bank payment slip as evidence of payment.
c.  Original JAMB score printout
d. Original and photocopy of Birth  Certificate /Declaration of age
e. Originals and photocopies of O level Certificates /Statement of results (NCE/Diploma)
f.  Certificate of State of Origin from your Local Government (for Nigerians only)
g. An unused WAEC and /or NECO scratch Card for checking of your result.

Note: BANK DRAFT AND CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

For further directions, visit the University Website  www.uam.edu.ng

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UAM TILLERS PROGRESS TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE HiFL LEAGUE IN A FLAWESS VICTORY OVER UNIMAID DESERT WARRIORS!!!

The return leg of the Higher Institutions Football League between UAM Tillers and UNIMAID Desert Warriors took place in the University of Agriculture, Makurdi Sports Complex today 29th August 2018.

The knockout game which was characterized by lots of suspense and footwork from both team eventually went Uam's way as they scored three (3) goals to beat UNIMAID Desert Warriors who were unable to convert any chance at goal.

Tillers Hat trick goal scorer, Odenigbo Ebuka (Jersey No. 8 ) who also doubles as the Captain of the team was awarded the best player of the match for outstanding performance and presented a plaque from Stanbic IBTC bank (Sponsors of the HifL).

Haven won Wednesday's game,  UAM Tillers will lock horns with UNI jos in the next round of the HifL while UNIMAID Desert Warriors have been relegated.

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HIFL FIRST ROUND OF MATCHES TO CONCLUDE, WEDNESDAY, 29TH AUGUST 2018 …as UNIJOS Highlanders, UNN lions’ others prepare for Re-Match, UAM Tillers lock horns with UNIMAID Desert Warriors!!!

After the Sallah break festivities, action resumes in the Higher Institutions Football League            (HiFL®) this Wednesday, as OAU Giants host the UI Pioneers in a highly anticipated return leg fixture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Sports Complex.

The match promises plenty of nail biting excitement going by the thrill of first leg encounter between both teams which ended in an exciting 3-3 draw.

In Zaria, ABU Nobles welcomes Unilorin Warriors to the ABU Stadium, the Nobles will be hoping to overturn a one goal deficit from their first leg lone goal loss to the warriors in Ilorin. Elsewhere in Kwale, the DELSU Titans will be banking on home support when they slug it out with the Sharks from Uniport in a make or mar duel that will see just one of both teams qualify to the next round.

Rounding off the matches, the UAM Tillers will be hoping to take full advantage of their one goal scored away in Maiduguri, when they host the UNIMAID Dessert warriors at the Aper Aku Stadium after a tough 1:1 encounter in Maiduguri.

Meanwhile, the Higher Institutions Football League has announced that there will be a replay of two of its last return leg fixtures. The matches in question, includes the Unijos Highlanders vs ATBU Braveheart’s match which held in Jos and the UNICAL Malabites vs UNN Lions match which was held in Calabar a fortnight ago.

Explaining the reason behind the replay, Chairman, Technical Review Committee of Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL®), Alhaji Ahmed Gara Gombe intimated that the rematch became necessary against the backdrop of the inconclusive nature of the two matches in question and revealed that the matches will be played behind closed doors in neutral locations; FCT Abuja and Umudike, Abia State respectively.

HiFL®,Nigeria’s foremost varsity football league is organized by PACE Sports and Entertainment Marketing Limited in partnership with the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) and sponsored by Stanbic IBTC.

The top 16 Universities from NUGA-member institutions are competing in over 30 games over a period of 14 weeks in a return leg elimination style, with the final four billed for the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

The winner of the HiFL® will represent Nigeria at the 2019 International University Sports Federation Games in Naples, Italy.

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NANS VISIT UAM TO SYMPATHIZE WITH UNIVERSITY ON AUTO CRASH INCIDENT

The Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Makurdi Prof.Richard A.Kimbir today received a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by "NANS" sec.Comr. Umar Yusuf.

Speaking during the visit, Comr. Umar.Yusuf told the Vc that ,the association was here to sympathise with the university over the accident that occur some days back which the university lost a student and some were receiving treatment in the hospital..  He apologizes to the Vc for the manner in which students reacted when that happen n pleaded with the Vc to use his fatherly role in handling the situation.

He lamented why students would go to the extend of destroying University properties when the matter would have easily been resolve if management was approached.

Addressing the delegation, the Vice Chancellor Prof.A.R .Kimbir thank the student highest body for finding time to come and see for themselves the level of damage cause during the ugly incident.

He told the delegation that the university Senate has set up a committee to look into the issue and report back within two weeks. He assured them that,the university will handle this with a human face bearing in mind that ,it is a matter between father and son.