Benue Agriculture University Appoints New VC

The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State now known as Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University has appointed Professor Isaac Nathaniel Itodo as the seventh Vice Chancellor with effect from April 17, 2023. 

Professor Itodo succeeds Professor Richard Kimbir, whose tenure as VC ended on November 19, 2022.

Announcing the appointment, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council,  Edith Uwajumogwu, said the new VC, a world-class agricultural engineer, is the first alumnus of the university to be appointed as VC since the university was established in 1988. 

Uwajumogwu noted that Prof. Itodo emerged as the winner among 16 candidates through a credible and open process.

She stated that 18 applications were received in response to the advertisement, and these applicants were screened, and a short list of sixteen candidates emerged.

The choice of Prof. Itodo was unanimous after he emerged with the highest score from the three candidates that the selection committee recommended.

"In the process, JoSTUM’s interest was put first.

"Nobody was under any pressure that was not controllable.

"I hope other Universities will learn from the university", she said.