Food security: Abdul Rahman advocates application of AI
By Musa Ishaq | Abuja | Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia, (FULafia), has called for the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture to tackle food insecurity in Nigeria and across Africa. He made the call on Thursday, recently, while presenting a lecture at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja. In his presentation, Abdul Rahman said that AI can significantly improve food production, reduce waste and make farming more efficient. He said: “AI is not the future, it is the now. Its applications in agriculture may determine whether we win the war against …
Prof. Monday Ukwela delivers his valedictory lecture
Prof. Monday Unwabune Ukwela, an entomologist, from the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), delivers his valedictory lecture …
NSUK hosts FULafia to friendly football match
|By Yahaya Kana Ismaila 22 April 2025 As part of activities to mark the 4th Stakeholders’ Meeting of the Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) and first anniversary of Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman’s tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, the university’s staff football team hosted their counterparts from the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) to a novelty football match. Held at the NSUK football ground, the event drew a large crowd of members of the NSUK community and dignitaries who came to witness the entertaining encounter. Before kick-off of the game, Prof. Sa’adatu, represented by the Registrar of NSUK, Dr …
Prof. Dalhatu delivers inaugural speech, urges review of federal character principle
|By Musa Ishaq In a bid to sustain the debate on good governance, social inclusion and national development, Professor Musa Yusha’u Dalhatu of the Department of Public Administration, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has called for the complete overhaul of the Nigerian federal character principle, describing it as an outdated tool. According to him, the principle no longer serves its original purpose of fostering national unity and inclusion. Dalhatu made the call while delivering the University’s 28th professorial inaugural lecture, titled: “Public Policy and the Four Decades of Federal Character Principle in Nigeria: Myth or Reality?” The event was held …
FULafia V-C, Abdul Rahman, approves new directorate, appoints acting directors
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has approved the upgrading of the Staff Productivity Promotions Unit (SPPU) to a full-fledged directorate to be known as the Directorate of Staff Training and Development (DST&D). In line with this development, the vice-chancellor has appointed Mrs. Becky Kajo as the Acting Director of the newly established Directorate of Staff Training and Development (DST&D). The vice-chancellor has, also, approved the appointments of the following persons: Mr. Isa Tukur Keffi – Acting Director, Directorate of Procurement Mrs. Saratu Haruna – Acting Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mr. …
Easter Message from the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman
Let’s enjoy blessings of having each other Dear Esteemed Staff and Beloved Students, as we commemorate this season of Easter, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to every member of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) community. Easter is a Christian festival which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. Thus, it is a time of renewal, reflection and hope. The festival reminds us of the power of sacrifice, the triumph of light over darkness and the unwavering spirit of love and unity. Therefore, as we celebrate this season, let us reflect …
Easter Message from the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman
Let’s enjoy blessings of having each other Dear Esteemed Staff and Beloved Students, as we commemorate this season of Easter, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to every member of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) community. Easter is a Christian festival which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. Thus, it is a time of renewal, reflection and hope. The festival reminds us of the power of sacrifice, the triumph of light over darkness and the unwavering spirit of love and unity. Therefore, as we celebrate this season, let us reflect …
Vice-Chancellor interacts with faculties, says e-learning way to go
|By Yahaya Kana Ismaila The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has visited faculties in the University, recently, to remind them of their roles and his expectations of them. The interaction train, which first stopped at the Faculty of Arts, has since moved through the faculties of agriculture, science, social sciences, environmental design and college of medicine. At each faculty, Abdul Rahman met with the dean and academic staff to deliberate on academic and administrative issues. Abdul Rahman’s engagements focused on some key areas, namely, e-learning, mentorship, teaching, character development and leadership. Other …
Vice-Chancellor interacts with faculties, says e-learning way to go
|By Yahaya Kana Ismaila The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has visited faculties in the University, recently, to remind them of their roles and his expectations of them. The interaction train, which first stopped at the Faculty of Arts, has since moved through the faculties of agriculture, science, social sciences, environmental design and college of medicine. At each faculty, Abdul Rahman met with the dean and academic staff to deliberate on academic and administrative issues. Abdul Rahman’s engagements focused on some key areas, namely, e-learning, mentorship, teaching, character development and leadership. Other …
FULafia V-C bags CSCTGG prestigious award
|By Musa Ishaq The Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance (CSCTGG) has, recently, conferred its highest award on the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman. The award was bestowed on Abdul Rahman in recognition of his transparent leadership style and students empowerment initiatives. The award, tagged: “Most Dedicated and People-Oriented Vice-Chancellor,” was presented to Abdul Rahman by the CSCTGG Convener, Comrade Victor Udoh, and one other executive of the group, who paid him a courtesy call at his office in Lafia. While presenting the award to Abdul Rahman, Comrade Victor Udoh said that …
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