Tar Adejir
EMAIL: taradejir@gmail.com
PHONE: +2348037183161
ADDRESS: BSU/QRTS/010, BSU Residential Quarters
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Farming
MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Member
YEAR OF INDUCTION/ADMISSION: 2018
POST HELD: None
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE: None
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION: Benue State University, Makurdi
SPECIALTIES: Francophone African Literature
APPOINTMENTS:
1. HoD, Langs & Lings Dept, University of Jos, Jos (2002 – 2004)
2. HoD, Langs & Lings Dept, Benue State University Makurdi (2004 – 2010)
PARTICIPATION IN GRANTS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS/PROJECTS: None
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. President General, Sankera Development Association, (Socio-cultural Organisation encompassing 3 LGAs.) 2017 – date
2. Vice-President, Mdzough u Tiv (Socio-cultural Organisation, Tiv Nation Worldwide). 2017 – date.
Biography
Graduated in 1975 from ABU, Zaria. Started teaching there as Graduate Assistant in 1976 where I did my M.A. Degree. Went for my PhD on Study Fellowship at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada (1981-83). Taught at the University of Jos (1992-2004) and Benue State University, Makurdi where I was appointed Professor (2004-2020). I retired at the mandatory age of 70 years March 2020.
I am a Fellow of the University French Teachers Association of Nigeria (FUFTAN)
