By Faith Chondol
In a sweeping move to transform from a quiet academic enclave into a vibrant community hub, Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has fired up the transmitters of its long-dormant campus radio, 103.3 FM, signaling a new era of outreach, culture, and practical innovation.
Christening the station ,the Vice Chancellor Professor Shedrack Gaya Best used its maiden broadcast to declare a bold, multi-front expansion. “This frequency is our gateway,” he announced, his voice now carried across the hills on 103.3 FM. “A gateway to inform, to educate, to entertain, and to deeply connect with the soul of our community.”
The radio activation is more than a technical feat; it’s the spearhead of an academic revolution. Prof. Best revealed it aligns with plans to explode the current Mass Communication Department into a full Faculty of Media Studies.
In a culturally significant pledge, he committed to airing programs in the Butura language, a direct effort to preserve and promote the heritage of the university’s host community while mining local creative talent.
But the VC’s agenda extended far beyond the radio house. In a single, action-packed tour, he unveiled a blueprint for a self-sustaining, practically-oriented university.
At the university’s poultry farm, a joint venture between Agricultural Sciences and Entrepreneurship, he inspected 564 layers producing 12 crates of eggs daily. His directive was twofold: expand the facility for better student training and immediately sell eggs to staff and students at subsidized rates to combat malnutrition. “Learning and welfare must go hand-in-hand,” he stated.
Looking ahead, Prof. Best announced audacious plans to import braided cows for dairy production, aiming to diversify the institution’s agricultural output and expertise.
Adding a critical layer to campus welfare, the Vice Chancellor also inspected a newly refurbished ambulance, now fully equipped for emergency response. “The health of our community is non-negotiable,” he affirmed.
The message from the foot of the Bokkos hills is clear: PLASU is opening its airwaves, its farms, and its doors. It’s a university not just broadcasting on 103.3 FM, but broadcasting its intent to be a powerhouse of practical education, cultural stewardship, and community service. The hilltop is buzzing, and the entire community is now tuned in.
Post Comment