Taraba State University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, Honoured as 'Overall Best VC of the Year'

The Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University (TSU), Professor Sunday Paul Bako, has been conferred with the prestigious Overall Best Vice-Chancellor of the Year award, highlighting his transformative leadership in Nigeria’s higher education sector. Taraba State University Official Website

The award, presented at a high-profile ceremony attended by academic stakeholders and government officials, recognizes Professor Bako’s commitment to academic excellence, infrastructural development, and student welfare.

Since assuming office, Professor Bako has spearheaded a series of reforms that have repositioned TSU as a leading institution in Northern Nigeria. Key achievements noted during the award presentation include:

100% Accreditation Success: Under his watch, the university achieved a historic feat by securing full accreditation for all 53 degree programmes presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the most recent oversight exercise. Daily Trust

Infrastructure & Digitalisation: The Vice-Chancellor has been instrumental in the rapid completion of faculty buildings and the migration of the university’s administrative processes to digital platforms, earning him the nickname "The Digital VC." The Sun Nigeria

Student-Centric Policies: Professor Bako gained national attention for implementing a 50% tuition fee waiver for postgraduate students and prioritizing the renovation of campus hostels and sporting facilities. The Exposure News

The award follows a string of accolades for the university under Bako's leadership, including TSU being ranked as the Best Value University in Africa in 2024 by international observers. His management style has been praised for maintaining industrial harmony and fostering a conducive environment for both staff and students. Vanguard News

In his reaction to the honor, Professor Bako dedicated the award to the staff and students of the university, reaffirming his resolve to make Taraba State University a world-class center for learning and research.