PAAU Senate Commends Vice-Chancellor, Approves Centre for Continuing Education
The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, and the university management over what it described as efforts to restore peace and strengthen security on campus.
The commendation was made during an emergency Senate meeting held on Tuesday at the university auditorium, where members applauded the management’s measures aimed at improving campus security and maintaining a stable academic environment.
According to the university, Senate members expressed support for the administration’s efforts to reposition the institution and pledged continued cooperation in pursuing its academic and developmental objectives.
Responding, Professor Usman thanked members of the Senate for the recognition, saying the progress recorded by the university was the result of teamwork involving the management, Senate and the wider university community.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to positioning the institution as a globally competitive university while sustaining policies that promote academic excellence, discipline and quality service delivery.
The Vice-Chancellor also addressed an alleged examination malpractice case involving a lecturer in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Dr. Maji Okpanachi, who was reportedly apprehended with students writing examinations in his apartment.
He said the matter had been referred to the reconstituted Examination Misconduct Committee for investigation and appropriate recommendations in line with the university’s regulations.
Professor Usman further commended the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Abiodun Ige, members of the Examination Monitoring and Security Committee and other staff involved in the conduct of the second semester examinations for what he described as their professionalism and vigilance.
He also expressed appreciation to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his support for the university, and acknowledged the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, for his continued encouragement of the institution.
Meanwhile, the Senate approved a proposal for the establishment of a Centre for Continuing Education, subject to ratification by the University Council. The proposed centre is expected to expand access to educational opportunities through continuing education programmes.
The Senate also approved the undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Under the approved calendar, returning students are expected to resume on Sunday, October 12, 2026, while newly admitted students will resume on Sunday, October 26, 2026.
The meeting concluded with Senate members reaffirming their commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at sustaining peace, strengthening academic standards and advancing the university’s development.
