In a significant stride towards breaking and exploring entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, research, innovation, and digitalization, the Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, inaugurated the Management Board of the newly established Institute of Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition, Research Innovation, and Digitalization. The ceremony took place at the Senate Chambers of the University.
Heading the Board is Prof. Dauda Ishaya Suntai, appointed as Director, with Dr. Abiodun Samson Tope as the Deputy Director. The distinguished members include:
1. Prof. Aboki Edon – Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
2. Prof. Elijah Akumbo I. – Dean, Faculty of Arts
3. Prof. Jacob G. Chiakaan – Dean, Faculty of Communication & Media Studies
4. Dr. Joseph Atumba – Acting Dean, Faculty of Education
5. Dr. Salihu Munta – Dean, Faculty of Engineering
6. Dr. Rimande Ubandoma Joel – Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
7. Prof. Benedicta Daudu – Dean, Faculty of Law
8. Dr. Abdullahi Ibrahim – Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences
9. Dr. Maxwell O. Kanu – Dean, Faculty of Sciences
10. Dr. M.B. Yusuf – Dean, Faculty of Social Science
11. Engr. Jerome Panni – Director of Works
12. Engr. Mijinyawa Musa – Director of Physical Planning
13. Dr. Christ I. Amuche – Deputy Dean, PG School
14. Dr. Danladi Hussaini – Head of Department, Public Administration
15. Joseph U. Bibinu – Registrar
During the inauguration ceremony, the VC outlined the institute's visionary goals, encompassing research, training, consultancy, and enterprises. Emphasizing the broad impact on various endeavors, he charged the Board with a comprehensive mandate.