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College Staff, JUPTI, Protest Provost Re-Appointment In Plateau

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4 years ago

February 21, 2023

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Provost re-appointment inflames protest in Plateau College of Health Technology, Pankshin.

Protesting workers of the Plateau State College of Health Technology, Pankshin, under the auspices of the Joint Union of Plateau State Owned Tertiary Institutions (JUPTI), have kicked against the re-appointment of Dr. Prince Francis Isah Fwangje as Provost of the College to serve for another four-year term.

Making their position known in an interview with newsmen shortly after their meeting with the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Bernard Matur, which also had in attendance all union members, at the College Multi-purpose Hall, the Chairman of the joint union, Comrade Gokir Fwenshinen Ayuba said their decision was based on the several complaints against the Provost whose first tenure has just expired.

According to him, some of the complaints against Dr. Fwangje include lack of judicious use of the funds, as there are not enough lecture halls while facilities in the College are not also encouraging, despite the increase in school fees and other sources of revenue, pointing out also that he hardly comes to the office.

Comrade Gokir Fwenshinen averred that they were also against the appointment of a Provost from outside the College as it was not in conformity with the guidelines for making such appointments which is a case of depriving members of the academia within the system who are not only qualified but capable of occupying such positions.

The joint union Chairman maintained that the Governing Council of the College was not also in support of the re-appointment of the Provost, adding that even though the Hon Commissioner pleaded with the unions to accept the decision of the state government in good faith as the appointment had already been made, but they rejected his plea, which subsequently resulted into some members chanting, ‘ Fwangje must go’ Fwangje must go’ Fwanje must go’, after the meeting.

He, therefore assured that they will still repeat their submission to the Plateau State government with the necessary documents to substantiate the allegations against the Provost, with a view to defending their position on the matter.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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29 minutes ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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November 6, 2026

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