Headed by Professor Alache Ooga Amali, the Centre was established in 2011 to provide
guidance, counselling, and support services that foster the holistic development of
students and staff of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
Main activities include:
Orientation for fresh students and onboarding of newly recruited/promoted staff
Individual and group counselling on issues such as substance abuse, gambling, sexual harassment, and mental health
Vocational counselling to guide career planning and skill development
Educational counselling on change of course, probation, transfers, and academic challenges
Headed by Professor Oto J. Okwu, the Institute of Food Security (IFS) was established as a semi-autonomous centre of
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi to promote research and innovation in agriculture.
It serves as a bridge between the University and society, addressing challenges of hunger,
poverty, and nutrition.
Objectives of the Institute:
Advance Nigeria’s goal of achieving sustainable food security.
Collaborate nationally and internationally to address food security challenges.
Maintain an effective organizational structure to fulfill the Institute’s mission.
Provide practical training and academic programmes in agriculture and food security.
Innovation in Procurement, Environmental and Sustainable Social Development (IPESS)
Headed by Professor Lami A. Nnamonu, the Innovation in Procurement, Environmental and Sustainable Social Development (IPESS)
was established at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (aka JoSTUM) to build capacity in
procurement, environmental management, and social safeguards.
Core focus areas include:
Developing competencies in procurement, environmental management, and social safeguards
Providing professional training and certification through diverse academic tracks
Leveraging ICT and collaborations for hybrid learning and industry-based internships
Translating research into improved sector practices, policies, and sustainability safeguards