Dr Yakubu Garjila, the Provost of Taraba State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo, says the institution is set to launch degree programmes.
Garjila said this on Thursday in Jalingo during a visit from a team of inspectors from the University of Jos, which the college is affiliated to.
According to him, the planned degree programmes include B.Sc. in Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, Management, and Animal Health.
The provost, who highlighted the institution’s expansion plans, praised Gov. Agbu Kefas for his support, noting that 11 ongoing projects were being funded by the state government.
Prof. Nuhu Gwargwar, the team leader from the University of Jos, expressed satisfaction with the college’s readiness to implement these degree programmes.
Gwagwar added that the team would submit a formal report to the university management for further action.
Earlier, Prof. Nicholas Nemessan, the Supervising Commissioner for Tertiary Education, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting educational reforms and assisting the college in its academic growth.
The college, established in 1978 has evolved over the years to become a key institution in the state’s education landscape.