UOG CHANCELLOR RESIGNS AFTER 40 YEARS IN EDUCATION

By VICKY BAUNKE in Goroka, EHP

UNIVERSITY of Goroka Vice-Chancellor Dr Teng Waninga has officially resigned after 40 years of service in Papua New Guinea’s education sector, including 20 years at the university.

Dr Waninga progressed from tutor in 2006 to lecturer and Head of Department in 2007, before becoming Pro Vice-Chancellor in 2017 and Vice-Chancellor in 2021.

During his leadership, the university recorded major developments, including a K130 million five-storey central administration building, campus fencing, improved staff welfare and housing, and student professional development initiatives.

A proposed K1 billion student dormitory project, expected to be funded through a Tax Credit Scheme involving K92 Mining, is currently before the National Government for approval.

Dr Waninga leaves office with two years remaining on his contract.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Matthew Landu will serve as Acting Vice-Chancellor for six months while the position is prepared for readvertisement.