A prominent stakeholder from Gboko and board member of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Elder Chief Atsenda Ishwa, has detailed his contributions towards improving opportunities for Benue indigenes within the institution.
Ishwa, who serves on the university’s Non-Academic Staff Committee, described his efforts as part of a broader commitment to greater representation and inclusion at the federal level. He disclosed that two indigenes of Benue State were appointed into the institution through his facilitation, while several others who had been engaged as casual workers were converted to permanent staff under his watch.
He further revealed that longstanding promotion delays affecting some staff were finally addressed, resulting in the elevation of two Benue indigenes to senior positions after nearly a decade of stagnation. In addition, Ishwa said he facilitated the admission of about ten students from the state into the university.
“These efforts represent our modest contributions at the federal level,” Ishwa said. “They were made possible through the support and leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia.”
The chief maintained that the interventions were aimed at ensuring fair opportunities for Benue indigenes in federal institutions.
