UNIJOS Management recognizes and honours deserving members of the University Community in commemoration of Workers Day celebration
The Management of the University of Jos, under the leadership of Prof Tanko Ishaya has recognized and rewarded staff and students of the university for outstanding performance in the discharge of their duties and for their innovation within the university as part of the Annual Vice Chancellor’s Award.
This was conveyed in a statement personally signed by the Vice Chancellor to commemorate the 2024 Workers Day Celebration. According to the Vice Chancellor the initiative was to reward the best performing members of the University community during the course of the year.
Part of the statement states that “To commence this initiative, we have tried to comb through our records and a few names (who received letters of commendations from Management) have been earmarked for the awards. Although there might have been others who have performed credibly well, we cannot claim that we captured everyone who deserves to be recognized.”
“We assure you that in the future, we will take a more robust approach to gathering more information with a clear and transparent criteria to be used in capturing those who deserve to be recognized.”
“The spirit and motive behind this are two-fold. First is for the motivation of our workforce. This is to galvanize our members to put in their best in all their endeavours. Let it be known that there is a reward for hard work and dedication. The second aspect is to engender excellence and to raise the bar for professionalism. Without a doubt, we believe that the quest for excellence would not only reflect on our members, but it would also churn out more productivity.”
The statement identified staff and students of the university who were found to be deserving of recognition.
“The following are members of the University community who have excelled in their respective duties and fields:
i. Thomas Monday (P. 7863) Office Assistant – commendation for aiding the arrest of a thief
ii. Sekyen Emmanuel (P. 8010) Office Assistant – commendation for aiding the arrest of a thief
iii. Duamlong Ben Lutna’an Graduate of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts Best and oldest graduating student with CPGA of 4.32 in the 2020/2021 academic session at the age of 69
iv. Professor Christopher Goson Piwuna Dean of Student Affairs – commendation for stabilizing Management and students’ relations during several impasses and introduction of innovation in process of Students Union Government (SUG) Elections
v. Dr. Mary Jane Sule Department of Computer Science – Outstanding Research: Barriers in Science
vi. Dr. Musa Makhu Department of Music – commendation for his creativity in composing the UNIJOS Anthem
vii. Dr. Salamatu Jidda Fada Department of Geography – Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Distinction by University of Bangor.
viii. Dr. Longwap Abdulazis Saleh Department of Chemical Pathology – Best Overall Part II candidate in Chemical Pathology.
ix. Mr. Solomon Tangni Agama Acting Chief Security Officer – commendation for stabilizing and Management and students’ relations during several impasses
x. Student in Engineering – commendation for their innovation of constructing a car
1. Duru Chiononso Cynthia
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2. Allison Wisdom Ikenna
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3. Morgan Dan Mangai
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4. Oke Olaosebikan Blessing
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5. Jamo Jeremiah James
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6. Kyonev Austin A.
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7. Johnson Nimzing Paul
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The Vice Chancellor on behalf of Management and the entire University community conveyed their hearty congratulations to these worthy individuals who have made the University proud by being exemplary, committed and dedicated to their obligations to the University.”
“It is hoped that this initiative will spur others to put in their best and all their endeavours. As we carry out our duties and responsibilities, be assured that your efforts are noted and at the appropriate time, you will be rewarded.” the statement added.
