Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture, ASUCA Felicitates With Permanent Secretary Livestock Ministry

The Union highlighted key concerns, including the urgent need for the appointment of a Provost, the College’s continued exclusion from TETFund interventions, the necessity for increased budgetary allocation, the adoption of a new scheme of service to replace the outdated 2004 version, and the dire need for improved infrastructure to enhance teaching, learning, and research.

The Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture (ASUCA), led by its Chairman, Dr. Kenneth Ikijiefor Ogbu today paid a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, to felicitate with her on her appointment and to seek her support in addressing critical challenges confronting the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

During the visit, the Union highlighted key concerns, including the urgent need for the appointment of a Provost, the College’s continued exclusion from TETFund interventions, the necessity for increased budgetary allocation, the adoption of a new scheme of service to replace the outdated 2004 version, and the dire need for improved infrastructure to enhance teaching, learning, and research.

Responding, the Permanent Secretary appreciated the visit, assured the delegation that their concerns would be carefully looked into, and reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting institutions under its purview.

The visit also featured the unveiling and presentation of a portrait of the Permanent Secretary in a symbolic gesture of goodwill. 

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Ben. Bem Goong, Director, Press and Public Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and made available to Naij News Alert in Abuja.