Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has vehemently refuted falsehood peddled by All Progressive Congress (APC), that the National Universities Commission (NUC) is threatening to withdraw the operational license of the Institution.

Recalled, on Saturday 6th April, 2024, various online media platforms was painted with a statement signed by Shittu Bamaiyi, acting publicity secretary, APC Plateau State chapter, alleging that the NUC is on the verge of withdrawing the certificate of recognition and accreditation granted to PLASU due to violation of the Commission's guidelines by the Plateau State Government.

Responding to the allegations, PLASU described Shittu Bamaiyi claims as misleading, calling on the general public to disregard such insinuations.

This was contained in a statement from office of the Registrar, PLASU, signed by Yakubu Ayuba and made available to Daily Champion Newspaper Sunday in Jos the state capital.
According to the statement, The attention of the Management of Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU), has been drawn to a press release by a political party and a letter purported to be written by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to the Visitor to the University and Executive Governor of Plateau State, which is 
unfortunately circulating on social media. 

"This action is capable of causing anxiety and shaking the confidence of students, staff, parents and prospective students; therefore, Management wishes to 
make the following clarifications:

"That PLASU is a citadel of knowledge and the legacy of Plateau people should not be dragged into any political contestation, especially those that have no bearing on the University’s academic activities.

"Since the suspension of industrial action by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), PLASU Branch, following engagement with the Government which made available funds to settle 
the demands of the Union, the revised Academic Calander has been running smoothly, with lectures for the semester concluded and examinations commencing on the 15thof April, 2024.

"Admissions have since been concluded into the existing and new programmes approved by the NUC. While admissions have similarly been concluded into the Postgraduate programmes of the University", the statement noted.

The statement further revealed that, the institution has grown steadily with the current student population approaching 10,000 and a steady expansion of Staff strength which is indicative of a bright future for the University.

"PLASU has not sacked any Staff nor has it received directive from any quarters to sack any Staff. On the contrary, the newly employed Staff are servicing the existing and new programmes of the University.

" The Management is deeply concerned by the false impression put out in the public domain to the effect that Staff members recruited to service new programmes have been laid off. This is both false and misleading, as management is aware of the need for additional Staff to meet the expansion in academic programmes and intends to take it up with the proprietor for approval to recruit more Staff.

"Consequent upon the foregoing, Management wishes to assure our students, parents, staff, stakeholders, potential students and the general public that there are no concerns in the relationship between the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, as it is academic and professional, therefore fears of the withdrawal of the University’s operating license as insinuated by some groups have no basis....." The statement concluded.