Benue State University's Scholarship Programmes Has Benefited Over 2,000 Students - VC

The Benue State University (BSU), disclosed that more than 2,000 students have benefited from the institution's scholarship programmes.

This was revealed by the university's Vice-Chancellor, Moses Kembe, whose tenure began in 2015 and expires this year.

Kembe stated that during his time as the VC, there was an introduction of “different categories of scholarships besides the already existing ones sponsored by the Federal and State Governments, Individuals, and Corporate Organisations."

He added, “Over 2,000 students have already benefited from the above-mentioned scholarship schemes.

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“My tenure witnessed the expansion of the university’s carrying capacity from 4,655 to 7,134 students. We also developed and strengthened our undergraduate training programme which was 51 at the time I took over, to over 60 today. We also reviewed our postgraduate programmes.

“Our Staff strength has been increased by 35 percent. From a strength of 522 when I assumed office we now have a staff strength of close to 700. The teacher/student ratio stood at 1 to 46 at the time I took over but now it is 1 to 37 which is in line with the provisions of the National Universities Commission, NUC.”