By faith Chondol
The remains of the late Professor Yohana Daniel Izam, former Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, have been laid to rest in his hometown of Fursum, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The burial ceremony drew members of the Plateau State University management and staff, alongside family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers, who gathered at the ECWA Plateau Church, Katon Rikkos, to pay their final respects to the renowned academic and administrator.
Representing the Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Deputy Governor, Dame Ngo Josephine Piyo, described the death of Professor Izam as a great loss not only to his immediate family but to Plateau State and the nation at large. She urged those present to accept his passing as part of God’s divine plan, noting that his life was one of service, integrity, and impact.
Tributes were also paid by former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Chibi Dariye, and the Adagwom Izere, Reverend Dr. Isaac Wakili. They eulogized the late Professor Izam as a humble, gentle, and principled leader whose strong Christian values reflected in both his personal life and public service.
Speaking on behalf of the family, the deceased’s sister disclosed that Professor Izam had nursed aspirations of contesting for a Senate seat in the National Assembly before his untimely demise, a revelation that underscored his continued desire to serve society beyond academia.
During the funeral service, several testimonies highlighted Professor Izam’s commitment to youth development and empowerment.
As the fourth substantive Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, he served a five-year tenure marked by notable achievements, including strengthening alumni engagement and promoting institutional confidence. In a past interview, he emphasized that belief in any institution begins with those who emerge from it.
Professor Yohana Daniel Izam is survived by his wife, children, extended family members, colleagues, and countless beneficiaries of his contributions to education and human capacity development
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