TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY OF EDUCATION CELEBRATES MAIDEN GRADUATION OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION STUDENTS

The Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Taraba State University, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful graduation of its first set of students in the 2023/2024 academic session. This remarkable achievement marks a major breakthrough for the department, which has worked tirelessly to provide quality education and training to its students.

The graduation ceremony, which took place on 6th February 2025, was attended by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Sunday Pual Bako, who congratulated the graduating students on their achievement. Also in attendance were other members of the university's management team, including the Deputy Vice Chancellors, Professors, and Lecturers from the Faculty of Education.

The graduating students have undergone rigorous academic and practical training, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in their chosen careers. As they embark on their professional journeys, they are poised to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to the advancement of the field.

In a surprise move, the outgoing graduates presented an award to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Pual Bako, in appreciation of his leadership and support for the faculty. The award, which was presented by their lecturer, Mrs. Rosethe Rimamde-Joel, was a plaque with a message of gratitude and appreciation.

The Vice Chancellor was visibly moved by the gesture and thanked the graduates for the honor. He assured them that the university would continue to support and encourage them in their future endeavors.

The Head of Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Associate Professor G.S. Gemson, expressed his pride and joy at the graduation of the department's first set of students. He gave a brief history of the department and student enrollment, which began in 2017 with just three students following the 64th senate.

Associate Professor Gemson attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of the university's management, academic staff, and students. He praised the graduating students for their perseverance and commitment to their studies, and thanked the university management for its support and encouragement, which had enabled the faculty to achieve this milestone.

The Dean of the Faculty of Education also praised the graduating students for their hard work and dedication. He thanked the university management for its support and encouragement, which had enabled the faculty to achieve this milestone.

The graduation ceremony was a testament to the department's commitment to producing well-rounded and skilled professionals in the field of human kinetics and health education. As the university continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of its operations, it is clear that the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education will play a vital role in shaping the future of education and healthcare in Nigeria.

In an interview with our correspondent, Associate Professor Gemson expressed his optimism about the future of the department and its graduates. "We are proud of our graduates and the achievements they have made," he said. "We are confident that they will make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to the advancement of the field."

The graduation ceremony was attended by parents, guardians, and well-wishers of the graduating students. The event was a celebration of the students' achievements and a testament to the university's commitment to providing quality education and training.

As the university continues to grow and develop, it is clear that the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education will play a vital role in shaping the future of education and healthcare in Nigeria. The graduation of the department's first set of students is a significant milestone in the university's history, and it marks the beginning of a new era of excellence in education and healthcare.

The graduation ceremony of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, Taraba State University, was a significant event that marked a major milestone in the university's history. The ceremony was a testament to the department's commitment to producing well-rounded and skilled professionals in the field of human kinetics and health education. As the university continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of its operations, it is clear that the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education will play a vital role in shaping the future of education and healthcare in Nigeria.

The university's management has assured the public that the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education will continue to receive the necessary support and resources to ensure its continued growth and development.