Onu Abocho PAAU VC, Pledges Support for University Growth »

The Onu Abocho, His Royal Highness, Chief Jonah Idris Okai, has pledged the support of the traditional institution to the administration of the Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman.

Chief Okai made the commitment on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a courtesy and congratulatory visit to the Vice-Chancellor at his office in the Senate Building of the university.

The visit was to congratulate Prof. Usman on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor and commend the progress recorded by his administration since assuming office on February 11, 2026.

The Onu Abocho was accompanied by the Ogohi Onu Anyigba, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Shaibu Okolo; the Ohiogba of Mozum Kingdom and Provost of the Kogi State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Chief Khalid A. Bukar II, among others.

Speaking during the visit, Chief Okai said the traditional institution was impressed by what he described as the purposeful leadership demonstrated by the Vice-Chancellor within a short period in office.

He said the administration had taken decisive steps that had restored discipline, improved orderliness and strengthened efforts to address social vices within the university community.

The traditional ruler described Prof. Usman as an outstanding administrator whose leadership had distinguished him among the sons of the Igala Kingdom, expressing confidence in his ability to advance the university.

He assured the Vice-Chancellor of the continued prayers and support of the traditional institution, adding that the palace would continue to identify with the administration’s efforts to reposition the university.

The Onu Abocho also pledged to mobilise Igala sons and daughters to support the growth and development of PAAU, particularly in infrastructure, stressing that the university belonged to everyone and deserved the collective support of its stakeholders.

Responding, Prof. Usman expressed appreciation to the Onu Abocho and his entourage for the visit and the words of encouragement.

The Vice-Chancellor particularly thanked the Ogohi Onu Anyigba and other traditional rulers for their continued support in addressing security challenges and other social vices within the university and its host communities.

According to him, the cordial relationship between the university and the traditional institution had contributed significantly to restoring peace and order on the campus.

Prof. Usman appealed for sustained collaboration between the university and the traditional institution, stressing the need for collective responsibility in producing graduates who are academically sound, morally upright and globally competitive.

He also called on sons and daughters of the districts and beyond to continue supporting the advancement of the university, noting that government alone could not provide all the resources required for the institution’s growth and development.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the royal fathers of his administration’s commitment to strengthening the existing relationship between the university and its host communities.

He added that the institution would continue to partner with traditional institutions in promoting peace, development and academic excellence.

The highlight of the visit was the presentation of copies of the maiden edition of the PAAU Bulletin to the royal fathers by the Vice-Chancellor.