Governor Samuel Ortom has announced the appointment of Prof Iorapu Tor Joe as the Vice-Chancellor of the Benue State University, Makurdi.
Ortom made the announcement in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Anthony Ijohor on Tuesday.
The statement reads, ”His Excellency, Governor Samuel Ortom, who is the visitor to the Benue State University, Makurdi is in receipt of the Council Report submitted by the Pro-Chancellor and the Chairman of the University Governing Council in respect of the Selection process of the next Vice-Chancellor at the Benue State University, Makurdi has transmitted the names of the three best candidates as required by the University Law to enable the Visitor completes the process of appointing a new Vice Chancellor for the Benue State University, Makurdi.
They are;
1. Prof Iorapu Tor Joe
11. Prof Edward Omudu
111. Prof Tarhule V. Vitalis
”In line with His Excellency policy to recognize merit, the candidate who came first has been appointed.”
