Dr. Usman David Kuti, the former Rector of Benue State Polytechnic in Ugbokolo, has died after a battle with heart-related complications. He passed away on Saturday evening in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
During his tenure, Dr. Kuti provided visionary leadership, overseeing significant infrastructural growth and digital innovation at the institution. His leadership was marked by notable expansion and progress, earning him admiration within academic circles.
Dr. Kuti’s passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes, with many describing it as a huge loss to the academic community and the people of Benue State.
