Winners of the 2024 MUTA Education Scholarship Awards

The Education Committee of the Mutual Union of the Tiv in America (MUTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 MUTA Education Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are awarded to deserving Tiv undergraduate students from the 14 Tiv-speaking local governments of Benue State and one each from Nasarawa and Taraba States who are enrolled in STEM, Medicine, and allied medical programs in Nigerian universities. The scholarships are based on merit and are awarded to students who have demonstrated consistent academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to the Tiv community.

After careful evaluation, the committee is pleased to recognize the following individuals as the winners of the 2024 MUTA Education Scholarship Awards:

BURUKU

Paula  kaun-Doowuese Abaagu  

Airforce Institute of Technology, Kaduna.  

Mechatronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering  

GBOKO  

Terungwa Sylvester Atoo

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi  

Agricultural And Environmental Engineering  

GUMA  

Tersur  Josiah  Igba  

Benue State University, Makurdi.  

Medicine and Surgery  

GWER EAST

Jeremiah Tersoo Ahemba  

Bayero University Kano  

Medicine and Surgery  

GWER-WEST  

Samson Msughter Ioryoosu  

University of Jos  

Medicine and Surgery  

KATSINA-ALA  

Bemdoo Raymond Kwaghwen  

Bayero university Kano  

Nursing  

KONSHISHA  

Iorkosu Salvin Terungwa  

University of Jos, Nigeria  

Medical Laboratory Science Medical

KWANDE  

Agber  Jonathan Bunde  

Federal University Gashua  

Chemistry  

LOGO

Ngutor Isaac Mai  

Ahmadu Bello University  

Veterinary Medicine  

MAKURDI

Joshua Terwase Igbawua  

University Of Maiduguri  

Medical Laboratory Science

TARKA  

Terdoo Juliet  Yainjoh  

Joseph Sarwuan Tarkaa University  

Electrical And Electronics Engineering  

UKUM

Wandoo Jacinta Terkimbi  

University of Jos  

Veterinary Medicine 

USHONGO

Aondongu Theophilus Iortyom  

University of Calabar

Dentistry and Dental Surgery  

VANDEIKYA

Esther  Ayima  Udugh

Bingham university  

Pharmacy  

TARABA  

Dooshima Ellen Ukuna  

Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi state

Dentistry  

NASARAWA

Wilson Angbiandoo Utume  

University of Jos

Medical Laboratory Science

These awardees have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and remarkable dedication to personal growth, community involvement, and the promotion of Tiv cultural heritage. They serve as exemplary role models for the younger generation, and MUTA is proud to support them in their educational journey.

The committee thanks all the applicants for their hard work and dedication and wishes them well in their future endeavors. The winners will be honored at an upcoming awards ceremony scheduled to take place on the campus of Benue State University sometime in the year. A date and time will be communicated later.

We invite the Tiv community and the general public to join us in celebrating the achievements of these exceptional individuals.