The Benue State Government has announced the appointment of Rev. Fr. Prof. Vitalis Torwel as the new Vice Chancellor of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi.

Torwel, of the Department of Mass Communication at Benue State University, now Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, has been announced as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.

The new VC is a respected media scholar with research interests in health communication, media and public policy, and the political functions of the news media.

The announcement was made on Monday following approval by Governor Hyacinth Alia, who praised the cleric’s academic excellence, leadership experience, and dedication to educational development in the state.

Fr. Prof. Torwel’s appointment comes as part of the government’s renewed efforts to strengthen tertiary education in Benue and ensure the effective implementation of ongoing reforms at the institution.

Colleagues and students have congratulated the professor on his appointment, stating his contributions to academia and media studies.

He succeeds Prof.Tor Joe Iorapuu.

Rev. Fr. Vitalis Torwel appointed new VC of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Benue