Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has granted automatic employment to the best graduating students of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Idah, at the first combined convocation of the college in 45 years.

Miss Egamana Elizabeth Yakpesoko of the department of Science Laboratory Technician with the CGPA of 5.0 was given immediate employment with the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja by the governor.

The governor, during the combined first convocation of the college graciously granted automatic employment to Miss Egamana Elizabeth Yakpesoko and others for their outstanding and excellent performance.

While congratulating the best students and overall graduating students of the college, the governor charged the students of the college to dedicate their times and resources to academic pursuit in order to earn honour for themselves, families and the State in general.

Governor Bello said there was no two ways to attain excellence in education order than being deeply committed, resilient and dedicated to study.

The Governor also performed the ground breaking ceremony of the ultra modern administrative complex

While reacting to the request of the Provost of the institution, Dr Solomon Anyiegwu which include provisions of administrative duplex complex, internal campus road and other critical academic infrastructure, the governor gave express approval, noting that the provost and the management of the institution have done very well with little resources at their disposal.

Earlier, the Provost of the college, Dr Solomon Anyiegwu, commended the governor for his unflinching support for the development of the college noting since its establishment about 45 years ago, the college has just conducted her first and combined convocation as a result of neglect by the previous government..

Highlights of the convocation was the award of certificates, presentation of awards to individuals and Organisations for their support to the development of the College.