Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria
University
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The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) renamed Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State is a higher education institution in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
The university was established in 1988, following the recommendations of a 1987 federal government White Paper on Higher Education curriculum and development in Nigeria. The vice-chancellor is Professor Isaac Itodo , and the chancellor is the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari CFR. On 14 July 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari approved a bill renaming it the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University in honour of the late Nigerian politician Joseph Tarka.
Areas of activity
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy2 Improving ecodesign of products and development of testing methods for products prioritised under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Clean environment and zero pollution
1 Innovative and advanced monitoring and modelling systems for revised air quality policies