By Terdue Atondu, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has congratulated Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti on his appointment as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Philomath University, Abuja.
Governor Alia, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, described the appointment as a recognition of Professor Moti’s years of distinguished service in academia, administration and public sector management.
He commended the Governing Council of Philomath University for finding Moti worthy of the responsibility, noting that his wealth of experience in teaching, research, university administration and governance would position him to provide purposeful leadership to the institution.
The governor particularly acknowledged Professor Moti’s contributions to public administration and management in Nigeria and internationally, as well as his engagements with professional and academic institutions across different countries.
He also highlighted Moti’s service at the University of Abuja, where he served as Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Director of the Abuja Leadership Centre.
Alia expressed confidence that the new Acting Vice Chancellor would deploy his wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership skills towards advancing academic excellence, innovation and institutional development at Philomath University.
The governor also congratulated the management, staff and students of the university on the appointment, expressing optimism that the institution would continue to contribute meaningfully to education and human capital development in Nigeria.
While wishing Professor Moti a successful tenure, Governor Alia urged him to remain committed to the values of integrity, scholarship and service that have characterised his professional career.
