FULafia matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 academic session
|By Amina Suleiman The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) held its matriculation ceremony for a record-breaking 8,000 new students into its diverse undergraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, at the venue of the matriculation, reiterated the University’s commitment to upholding its core values, namely, integrity, innovation and excellence, and steering students away from social vices. The event was held at the University’s Sports Complex, Permanent Site Campus, Lafia. The vice-chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Professor Aleruchi Chuku, highlighted the University’s development since its inception in 2011, …
FULafia Dept of Industrial Design holds workshop for staff, students.
|By Paulinus Auta In order to encourage postgraduate supervisor and supervisee engagement, the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Environmental Design at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) recently organised a workshop for its staff and postgraduate students. The workshop, titled: “Microsoft Word Tools for Cost-Effective Thesis/Dissertation Review and Supervision: Response to Current Economic Realities,” was held in the Lecture Room A, Faculty of Environmental Design Complex, Permanent Site Campus, FULafia. Welcoming participants to the workshop, the Head of the Department of Industrial Design, Dr Jonathan Okewu, said that the workshop was aimed at providing participants with valuable insights and …
Faculty of Arts Seminar
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Prof. Aleruchi Chuku, represents Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, at the Faculty of Arts Seminar, titled: “Is the University Tradition on Retreat?: Neoliberalism and the Crisis of Revelation in Our Knowledge Banks” at the Faculty of Arts Board Room. Monday, February 10, 2025. …
Gov Sule Attends Grand Finale of FULafia Inter-Faculty Games
By Eche Amos Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Friday, attended the grand finale of the 10th edition of the Federal University of Lafia Inter-Faculty Games held at the Sports Complex of the University. The Governor was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Alhassan, who was accompanied to the event by Directors of the Ministry. The closing ceremony of the Games was a showcase of athletic prowess and sportsmanship among ten of the participating University’s Faculties, particularly as the Faculty of Social Sciences Men’s team came from a goal …
FULafia Mgt trains students leaders on leadership
|By Amina A. Suleiman The Federal University Lafia (FULafia) Staff Productivity Promotion Unit (SPPU), recently, organised a training workshop for leaders of students aimed at fostering positive relationships and effective communication with University’s authorities. The training was titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Nigerian Students: Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.” The workshop took place at the MIS Multi-purpose Hall on the University’s Permanent Site Campus. Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, emphasised the need for ensuring proper channels of communication within the University. He identified the students body as a vital stakeholder in the institution, stressing the …
Invest in tech, innovation for devt, Abdul Rahman, others urge authorities
Invest in tech, innovation for devt, Abdul Rahman, others urge authorities |By Amina Suleiman Experts and participants at the maiden international conference and exhibition of the Faculty of Science at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) have urged authorities to prioritise investments in science, technology and innovation to drive national development. The theme of the conference was “Science for Sustainable Development: Bridging Gaps and Driving Innovation.” The event was held at the MIS Multi-purpose Hall, Permanent Site Campus of FULafia. The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, declared the conference open and highlighted the importance of …
Colloquium organised to foster intellectual, institutional growth, says Prof. Kida
Colloquium organised to foster intellectual, institutional growth, says Prof. Kida |By Paulinus Auta The Chairman of the Committee of Provosts, Deans, and Directors (CPDD) at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Mohamed Isa Kida, said that “colloquium is organised to promote dialogue, debate and exchange of ideas.” Kida made the statement during a recently held colloquium organised by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia for provosts, deans and directors. He expressed his gratitude to the vice-chancellor for supporting the event emphasising that the colloquium would lead to enhanced leadership at all levels and equip leaders with the necessary …
NALV partners FULafia to strengthen Arabic programmes
|By Othman Alaga The Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV), Ngala, Borno State, would collaborate with the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) promote teaching and learning of Arabic language programmmes in the two institutions. The partnership, it is believed, would lead to sharing of resources, expertise and experiences between the two institutions. The Director and CEO of NALV, Professor Ibrahim Muhammad, made the collaborative decision known when he led his executive members on a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, in his office, recently. Muhammad said that the importance of strengthening ties between the two institutions …