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Convocation
Bokkos (Plateau), Dec. 20, 2016 (NAN) The first and second joint convocation of the Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, earlier slated for December 2016 has been postponed to Feb. 4, 2017 due to some logistic problems.
Mr John Agams, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bokkos.
“The authorities of the university had earlier slated the joint convocation for this month, December 2016, but it has been shifted to Feb.4, 2017 due some unforeseen factors.
“We have to make adequate arrangements for the programme so that we don’t face any hitch.
“This is because it will be our first and very historic occasion,’’ he said.
Agams disclosed that the authorities had tried to complete the library complex and the multi-purpose hall before now but to no avail.
According to him, the completion of those two strategic projects is very key to the success of the convocation, hence, the need to shift the date.
“Even Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau is so passionate about the convocation and is doing all he can to ensure that the two projects are completed,’’ he said.
Agams expressed optimism that the projects would be completed before end of January to give room for successful hosting of the convocation.
He, however, expressed happiness that for the first time, the institution was able to mobilise its graduands for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“The first batch had been mobilised and we hope that by February, the second batch will also be mobilised, ’’ Agams said. (NAN)
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Edited by Fatima Sule/Peter Dada