Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev who is currently the pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic Wannune, Benue State, is a renowned Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Politician, Entrepreneur, and Administrator of great repute hails from Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.
Education
Engr. Prof. Utsev holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi where he graduated as the best graduating student in 2004 with Second Class Honours “Upper Division” in grade.
Between 2005 and 2006, he was at the Kaduna State Development and Property Company (KSDPC) for his one (1) year mandatory NYSC scheme.
The distinguished engineering scholar is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka where he bagged both Masters and PhD Degrees in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering in 2007 and 2011 respectively.
Work Experience
Upon completion of his NYSC, He was retained as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi in 2006 where he rose through the ranks to become Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering in 2021.
Due to his love and passion for excellence, the amiable administrator, Utsev was appointed as Deputy Director and later confirmed as Director in the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi from 2013 – 2017.
In March 2017, Prof. Utsev was appointed as Honourable Commissioner, in charge of the Ministry of Water Resources and Environment Benue State in recognition of his hard work and dedication to the growth of the Engineering profession and society at large.
In 2020, He was appointed by President Muhhamadu Buhari as the Executive Director Engineering, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Makurdi.
President Muhhamadu Buhari again in 2021 appointed him as the pioneer Rector, Federal Polytechnic Wannune – Benue State.
He has successfully, supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate research and also attended many professional conferences and workshops across Nigeria, Africa, United States of America, United Kingdom, among others.
Awards/Honours
Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev is a recipient of many awards which include but are not limited to the following:
