Acting Vice Chancellor Plateau state University Bokkos Professor Shedrack Best has reiterated his administration's  commitment not just to prioritize welfare of staff and students but also revamp the infrastructural deficit confronting the university.

Professor Best disclosed this while awarding contracts to various contractors and appreciating the continued support of Tertiary Education Fund.

The contracts awarded were for the completion of the long abandoned Mass communication department building which was initiated in 2019 now awarded to EKORUDA NIGERIA LTD under the  2013-2016 and 2024 annual intervention by Tertiary Education Fund.

Renovation of 600 capacity lecture theater awarded to BISHAM INVESTMENT LTD under the years 2021-2024 merged TETFUND projects, maintenance, Intervention and  Renovation of faculty of social science awarded to NICHODAV NIGERIA SERVICES LTD under the years 2021-2024 merged TETFUND projects maintenance.

Still others are Construction of students Hostel awarded to SAKALANTA INVESTMENT LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND special intervention and  Construction of 2.455km fencing with solar lights awarded to CAPITAL TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND special intervention for security infrastructure.

Procurement of furniture and equipment awarded to RINBANG NIGERIA LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND annual intervention. 

Handing over the award letters to the contractors through the consultant, Professor Shedrack Best re-echoed the need to maintain quality and standard.

Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Professor Keziah Ayuba, the vice Chancellor informed the contractors, that standard will not be compromised.

"We are really greatfull to the able leadership of the visitor in the person of Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for his leadership quality,that have really helped the plateau state University to have a strong relationship with Tetfund and the NUC"

Professor Shedrack Best added "that's why we are here today to ensure that ,the university maintain that strong bond between itself and Tetfund and NUC".

As regards standard and quality, Professor Best said "you are going to give the university that face , that's required of the quality that we desire.....you will not disappoint us, when you begin the work at the university,give it you best.."

Professor Best noted that, in line with the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang's 'Time is now philosophy' Plateau state University is set for  excellence.

Lead consultant of the projects Benjamin Ijei assured of delivery while reminding the contractor to abide by the right channel of communication.

"I will like to advise the contractor to ensure quality work,we will not relent and will be very strict in our monitoring and evaluation,we will not give you any certificate without properly certified what you have done"

Responding on behalf of the contractors, Greg Lawani of capital Technical services Ltd assured of quality work according to specifications.

The commencement and completion of the projects ranges from twelve weeks to twenty four weeks.