Taraba State University Inaugurates Center For Peace Studies

The Center for Peace Studies and Conflict Management of the Taraba State University has been today commissioned by the wife of the Taraba State Governor, Barr. Anna Darius Ishaku.

In her address at the inaugural conference which took place at the new Twin Theater of the institution, the Governor’s wife stressed the need for self respect, respect for one another, for culture and religion adding that one must always treat others as they wish to be treated.

She was optimistic that the center would live up to expectations to ensure peace in Taraba State, Nigeria and the entire World.

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Associate Professor Catherine Musa in her opening speech stated that the focus of the center is to train people that will be willing and ready to promote peace at any point.

According to her, the institution will also be training conflict managers giving people the right tools to use when faced with conflict situations.

She called on leaders, wives of legislators and Local Government Chairmen to partner with the institution to train students who will be stakeholders fully equipped to manage conflict situations.

In the same vein, the Acting Director of the center, Dr. Delphine David disclosed that “the center is to provide training, leading to the development of competent and skilled human resources that will contribute to the professional analysis and transformation of conflict situations in Taraba State and the rest of the world”.

National Association Of Jukun Students Pledges Support To Prof. Kundiri, FUWukari New VC

The Jukun Students Community under the unbrella of National Association of Jukun Students, (NAJUS), has declared total support for the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Wukari, Taraba State, Prof. Abubakar Musa Kundiri.

Speaking earlier today, Comrade Hope Daniel Vyonku, National President of NAJUS, expresses optimism over the appointment of the new VC whom he noted as God-sent. He said, "we are confident in his administration because his past records and achievements speaks volume". The entire Jukun students under my leadership will give him all the neccessary support to turn the institution around into a first class citadel of learning".

Comrade Hope also told TarabaSquare that the new VC has hit the ground running, getting to work immediately in other to bring about more developmental projects.

The Vice-Chancellor during one of his speech has disclosed that he is the “Vice-Chancellor of Students.”  “I will initiate the process of forming Student Union in the University as soon as I settle down for business because I know the importance of that union to students in the University world over,” he declared.

Comrade Vyonku while assuring Prof Kundiri, that the prayers of all the Jukun people are with him to succeed, called on all stakeholders in Taraba to support government at the federal level so that Taraba State will get more federal attention.

Prof. Kundiri is a professor of Agriculture, who was one time a Dean, Student Affairs, University of Maiduguri and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration of Federal University Dutse.

Taraba State University Investigates Robbery In Girls’ Hostel

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, Jalingo, Dr Catherine Musa, said on Tuesday that investigation has commenced into report of a robbery incident in the girls’ hostel of the institution. 

Musa disclosed that a committee had been set up to find out how the girls were robbed of their valuables in the middle of the night and the response of the university’s security personnel.

The vice chancellor told newsmen in Jalingo that reports indicated that the girls were robbed of 18 handsets, two laptop, a tablet computer, some amount of money and other valuables.

“I was told that at about 3a.m, someone went into the hostel and robbed the girls of their valuables, including phones and computers. “The girls themselves believe they were charmed because all of them were deep asleep and only woke up to discover that their phones and other valuables were stolen. 

“We have already set up a committee to investigate the matter and I don’t want to pre-empt the outcome of their investigation, but I know we are going to do something to prevent a reoccurrence of such,” she said.

Musa urged the state government to fence the university, to enhance security. She recalled that due to the porous nature of the university, the house of a lecturer, Dr. Hassan Garba, was recently burgled.

TSU RAG DAY: Woow, Amazing Hannah Stunned Many With Her 'Rag' Outfit (Photos)

Taraba State University students week which kicked off on wednesday 2nd, November, 2016, was welcomed by the whole student community of the University.

It is a week where class activities are put on hold as the students engage themselves in one activities or the other.

The 2015/2016 Students week came with lots of activities lined up for the students. One of such activities was the 'rag day'.

TarabaSquare stumbled on a facebook user, Mamman Wanasarah Hannah, a political science education student of the University, whose rag outfit got the whole university community talking.

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She posted some pictures captured during the rag activity, and from numerous comments, she actually wore the best rag costume. Hannah, practically dressed in such a manner that, on a first look, one might pass her as a mentally deranged person.

But Mamman really killed it, she was cool and no wonder she was adjudged as 'Miss Rag day'.

Congrat Dear, you rock the best rag outfit.

See more pics below...

ARE YOU READY? Taraba State University 2015/2016 Students Festival Week Announced

The students of Taraba State University are hereby notify that the Acting Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Catherine Musa has approved the Students’ Week for 2015/2016 academic session. 

The week activities will commence from 2nd to 5th November, 2016.

The programme of events for the week are as follows:

DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2016

PROGRAMME
VENUE
TIME

Opening ceremony/Rally
University Main gate
8:00am

Inter-Faculty Football Competition (FAS VS FAG)
TSU football field
3:00pm

Groove Night
TSU Basketball court
7:00pm

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 2016

Health Awareness/Jeans & Jersey Day
Lecture Theatre behind Central Library
9:00am.

Inter-Faculty Football Competition (Science VS Education)
TSU Football field
3:00pm.

Talent show
TSU Basketball court
7:00pm.

DAY THREE: FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2016.

Inter-Faculty Debate Competition (Science VS Agric, FAS VS Education)
Lecture Theatre behind Central Library
9:00am

Interfaculty Football final (Winners of the opening matches)
TSU Football field
3:00pm.

Old School Night
Lecture Theatre A.
7:00pm

DAY FOUR: SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER, 2016

Inter-Faculty Debate Final (winners of First Debate)
Lecture Theatre behind Central Library
9:00am

Talk show Tag “Nigeria and the way forward”
Lecture Theatre behind Central Library.
11:00am

Award of Dignitaries within and outside the University
Lecture Theatre behind Central Library.
12:pm

Football friendly match (TSU Vs Kwararafa University).
TSU Football Field
3:00pm.

NB: All students are to remain peaceful and discipline in their behaviours throughout the festive week. The Student Union Government (SUG) of the University use this medium to wish all their students happy celebration

Signed:

Pius Nyatirimoh Ezekiel
Committee Chairman

GOODNEWS! Taraba State University 2016 Screening Exercise Starts Today, See Detail

The Taraba State Screening exercise has started today has stipulated. The registration which took place between 25th and 27th, saw applicants complying to the guideline of the institution.

The exercise is expected to run from today to 30th, July, 2016 at the respective faculties candidates applied.

We at Tarabasquare indulge all applicants to report to the screening venue with the required documents. This includes;
1. Online application form
2. Jamb?UTME result slip
3. Original/photocopy of credentials

The screening date for direct entry candidates will be announce at a later date.

We shall keep you posted here. Goodluck to all prospective candidates.