VC CELEBRATES RETIREES AS DIRECTORATE OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS SENDS THEM OFF IN JOYOUS MOOD

VC CELEBRATES RETIREES AS DIRECTORATE OF STUDENTS AFFAIRS SENDS THEM OFF IN JOYOUS MOOD

Saturday 3^rd December 2025 will remain a memorable day in the lives of retired and serving staff of the Directorate of Students Affairs. In what turned out to be an afternoon of mixed feelings, the Directorate organized a Send-off party for 5 of its retired staff, and honoured some deserving Staff still in service. The event which was graced by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tanko Ishaya (FBCS, FNCS), Director Institute of Education, Deputy Deans of the Directorate, Ag Chief Security Officer, Deputy Registrar Information and Publications and other invited dignitaries took place at the Students Garden, Bauchi Road campus. In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Directorate, Prof. Chris Piwuna stated that the sheer commitment and sacrificial attitude of the Directorate’s staff was enough motivation to celebrate them. In an emotion-laden voice, he described how loyal, and committed the staff have been, sometimes working beyond the prescribed hours and under very challenging circumstances just to ensure that the system works. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the retirees for surviving years of unceasing service to the system, and charged them to see retirement as a privilege to start life again. He advised them to enjoy life, enjoy family and friends. He stated that a major thrust of his administration is the welfare of retiring staff of the University, especially payments of their entitlements. He expressed joy with the initiative of the Directorate in celebrating retired staff members, and immediately directed the constitution of a Committee to organize in the first quarter of 2026 a similar event for the University. The Committee which is to be chaired by the Dean Students Affairs includes Dr. Rosemary Anga (Deputy Dean Students Affairs), Emmanuel Madugu (DR Information and Publications, and Longul Dakwom as members.

Highlights of the event include presentation of certificates of service by the Vice-Chancellor to the retirees and to deserving staff in service particularly the Drivers, dancing and good refreshments. The retirees include: Mrs. Lami Ishaya (Matron III), Mrs. Anna Ada Ejila (Matron III), Mr. Tanimu Kumniyang (SEO), Hajiya Fausat Abdullahi (Matron III), and Hycinth Egaji (Hall Officer).