Poor regulations, ignorance, fueling anti-microbial resistance in Nigeria – Prof Junaid
|By Musa Ishaq Surajudeen A. Junaid, a professor of medical microbiology with specialty in virology in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has identified poor regulations and ignorance as causes of anti-microbial resistance in Nigeria, urging authorities to rectify the anomalies. According to Junaid, three fundamental, interrelated factors fuel the microbial comeback, saying that people were abandoning the countryside for life in the city, leading to rapid, unplanned urban expansions. He said: “In crowded conditions with limited access to health care and poor sanitation, pathogens like ebola, zika and influenza enjoy lush …
Ochi Otukpo Odu crowns Amali Ojoko
|By Abubakar Ibrahim The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Idris O. O. Amali, was on Sunday, December 26, 2021, crowned as Ojoko of Otukpo, in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Dr John Eimonye, Ochi Otukpo Odu, the traditional ruler of Otukpo, conferred the title of Ojoko on Amali, with a call on him to continue with the good works and services he was known for. As an Ojoko, Amali is now an innermost member of the Ochi Otukpo Odu traditional council. The Ochi Otukpo Odu described Amali, a veteran scholar, as a “man who has …
FULafia collaborates with GIFMIS to enshrine financial excellence, says Abdul Rahman
FULafia collaborates with GIFMIS to enshrine financial excellence, says Abdul Rahman |By Amarachi Okam & Ene Godwin The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lafia (FULafia), Professor Abdul Rahman, has called on staff of the Bursary Department to imbibe the spirit of accountability, transparency, integrity and excellence in the management of financial resources in the University. Abdul Rahman spoke during the two-day training of the bursary staff which, recently, took place at the University. The training was organised by FULafia, in collaboration with the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). Abdul Rahman, who declared the training event open, was represented …
FULafia condoles Amb. Omaku over mother’s death
|By Yahaya Ahmed The management of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has condoled with Henry John Omaku, the Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Sierra Leone, over the death of his mother, Evelyn John Omaku. She who passed away, recently at the age of 65 after a brief illness. Speaking at the residence of Omaku in Doma local government, Abdul Rahman described the death of Evelyn as painful and an irreparable loss to the family, Doma and people of Nasarawa State in general. He prayed to God to grant especially the …
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