FCE Pankshin

Federal College of Education Pankshin pay Thank You Visit to Leadership of House of Representatives.

Provost Federal College of Education Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat (Fstan, JP, P.Amb) along side Management of the Institution and Chairman of the Governing Council Hon. Abubakar Adagu paid a thank you visit on the Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabliamila and Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam and Chairman House Committee on Navy in the House of Representatives Hon. Yusuf Gagdi.

The visit was to appreciate the Member House of Representatives for facilitating the legal framework for the elevation of the Institution from Federal College of Education Pankshin (FCEP) to Federal University of Education Pankshin (FUEP).

Speaking separately during the visit Provost Federal College of Education Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat and Chairman Governing Council of the Institution Hon. Abubakar Adagu conveyed appreciation of the Institutions Community to the leadership of the House of Representatives as well as the Hon. Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency for initiating the process that led to the actualisation of the long awaited dream of upgrading the Institution to Federal University of Education now a reality.

Responding, speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabliamila and Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi lauded the FCE Pankshin community for the visit to show gratitude on the elevation of the University Status.

Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
Public Relations Executive.

(Pix: courtesy Public Relations Unit, FUE Pankshin)

Federal College of Education Pankshin mourns late Da Nelson Bakfur

The Management of the Federal College of Education Pankshin has commiserated with the Family of first class Traditional Ruler Miskaham Mwagavul Da Nelson Bakfur ( late) who died on Tuesday 28th December 2021.

Provost of the College Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat who led the delegation to residence of the deceased & monarch in Kerang, Mangu LGA of Plateau State said the College Management was at the residence of the deceased to express deep sympathy over the huge loss.

Dr. Cirfat enjoined the bereaved family to be comforted by the Christian believe that life is changed not taken away especially that late Da Nelson Bakfur lived a fruitful & eventful life.

He noted that the deceased as Chairman of Mangu Traditional Council played a key role in peace building not only on the Plateau but Nigeria at large as well as settling issues in the College while exhibiting high sense of discipline & commitment to his responsibilities as a traditional ruler.

Responding on behalf of the family District Head of Panyam Engr. Aminu Derwam thanked the Management of FCE Pankshin for sharing in their moment of sorrow which has greatly encouraged & strengthen the family.

Director of Works in the College Arc. Miri Gotep & Director Nursing Services Mrs Mary Mordi all prayed for the repose of the soul of the Royal Father.

Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
Public Relations Executive, FCE Pankshin.

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN
INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
FROM: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, ICT

DATE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2021

TO: ALL STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE

RE-OPENENING OF COLLEGE PORTAL
This is to inform all the students of the College, who are yet to pay their School Fees that the College Management has graciously approved the extension of the Opening of the College Portal by Two Days.

In view of that all the students who are yet to pay their school fees are advice to utilize these windows to do so.

You are Complying accordingly.

Walide, Levi Aniwe
Director ICT

SPEECH BY THE PROVOST, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PANKSHIN DR. AMOS BULUS CIRFAT,FSTAN, Amb. P,JP ON THE OCCASION OF MATRICULATION CEREMONY OF B.ED STUDENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION ON 20TH OCTOBER, 2021
Protocol
Today is another memorable day in the history of the College as we mark another matriculation ceremony of our 100 level and 200 level direct entry candidates for the 2020/2021 academic session.
It’s therefore my honour and privilledge to welcome our distinguished Guests, Parents, and well-wishers to this academic tradition of the formal admission of candidates into the college.
This is a tradition which afford newly admitted students in higher institutions of learning to be so inducted as a rite of passage to commence their studies proper which is always looked forward to with great expectation.
I congratulate our matriculating students for been found worthy and qualified for admission into the College having been screened and tested by the admission committee.
As professional teachers in the making, you are enjoined to pull all resources together to achieve this objective as the teaching industry requires men and women of high intergrity and intelligence.
You are therefore encouraged to shun all negative tendencies such as cultism, drunkenness, examination malpractice, hooliganism and disrespect to constituted authority which could truncate your stay in the college.
Permit me to emphasize at this point that COVID-19 is real and still very much as a pandemic. We are all encouraged to abide by the NCDC Protocol and to ensure clean environment, maintain healthy standards and health care precautions by frequently washing our hands, wearing of facemask as well as compliance to social distancing
Last Thursday 14th October 2021, you had your orientation and I hope you all attended in view of the importance attached to it. I implore all of you to be committed to why you are here because at the end you will not only have acquired a certificate but knowledge that will muld and guide your life.
Let me assure you that the present administration under my watch will continue to tackle the challenges been faced during and after examinations to ensure timely computation of results and release to Graduands. The College Mission and Vision would always be a reference point to achieve the best quality of teachers in basic and post basic education in Nigeria, improve the quality of teaching and have a teacher development package that will compete globally.
You are already aware that the Federal Government has taken measures to encourage the Teaching Profession where NCE candidates will take home ₦50,000 and ₦75,000 for B.Ed students per session as incentives. Government has also increase the service period of teachers from 35 to 40 years and 65 years of retirement age accordingly
As a way of scholarship, ₦100,000 and ₦150,000 is being considered for NCE and B.Ed students respectively whose details are to be worked out at various state levels.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, in the continued pursuit of a very conducive environment for scholarship, the College will continue to provide facilities for teaching and learning as well as continually solicit for assistance from Government and the private sector in order to improve on the system in terms of equipment and training.
As a College, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), University of Jos and all those who have continued to support our struggle towards the emergence of a full fledge degree programme.
Today, we are formally matriculating 729 Students in the 100 level and Direct Entry Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.
I sincerely thank the entire staff of the College for making this ceremony a huge success and for working tirelessly towards the purposeful development of the College.
I must particularly salute the efforts of the committee that screened candidates and shortlisted them for admission and I urge you all to maintain the high spirit of hard work already exhibited so far.
Distinguished Guests, Parents, Guardians, well-wishers and gentlemen of the press, I thank you so much for making this ceremony memorable. As you depart, I wish you all journey mercies back to your respective destinations.
To our matriculants, I wish you all happy celebrations with your loved ones and above all the very best in your academic pursuits.
Thank you and remain blessed.

THE PROVOST, DR AMOS BULUS CIRFAT OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN, PLATEAU STATE WAS AT THE WICE NATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD AT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE, KOGI STATE.