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 …
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 …
NYAN confers Jarman Matasan Arewa title on FULafia V-C
|By Aliyu Alaga The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has been conferred with the esteemed title of Jarman Matasan Arewa / Amazon of Educational Development by the Northern Youth Association of Niagara (NYAN). The President of the association, Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, who led other executive members of the association to the University, said that the recognition accorded Abdul Rahman was in appreciation of his outstanding contributions to youth empowerment, philanthropy, human capital development, educational advancement, as well as his effective leadership in managing both human and material resources for national development. Comrade …
Prof. Linda Kwon-Ndung to deliver 26th Inaugural Lecture
Linda Kwon-Ndung, is a Professor of political economy and development studies in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia). Kwon-Ndung will deliver her inaugural lecture titled: “Advancing Gender Justice and Women’s Empowerment for Sustainable Development Through Political Economy Outlook.” Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. Venue: MIS Multipurpose Hall, Permanent Site Campus. Googlemeet link: https://meet.google.com/wuq-zahr-mkn See you there! …
Wakwa community honours Abdul Rahman for outstanding leadership
|By Ene Godwin The Wakwa Development Association, Lafia, Nasarawa State, has conferred an Outstanding Leadership Award on Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia). The award ceremony took place at the Old Senate Chamber, Permanent Site Campus of the University. Hon. Adamu Sule Liman, a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, who spoke on behalf of Comrade Hassan Ali, the Chairman of the association, said that the award recognised Abdul Rahman’s exemplary leadership style in managing the University’s affairs. He said that the Wakwa community appreciated Abdul Rahman’s contributions to their …
Abdul Rahman commends the directorates of academic planning, environmental safety, sports, CCMAS Committee and Inaugural Lecture Committee
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, commends the directorates of academic planning, environmental safety, sports, CCMAS Committee and Inaugural Lecture Committee for their hard work and contributions to the development of the University during an event at the Old Senate Chamber, Permanent Site Campus, Lafia. Thursday, February 27, 2025. …
Abdul Rahman, in Awe, congratulates new Majekira
|By Abubakar Ibrahim The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, graced the turbaning ceremony of the Director FULAFIA Consult, Dr Usman Ibrahim, in Awe L.G.A. of Nasarawa State, as majekira with a call on the celebrant to see his new status as a call to serve his community better. It would be recalled that the Emir of Awe, His Royal Highness (Dr) Isa Abubakar Umar II, recently, announced Ibrahim as the Majekiran Awe and a date for the official ceremony for the confirmation of the new title on Ibrahim was slated for February 15, 2025. Abdul …
I feel honoured by Festschrift — Abdul Rahman
|By Amina Suleiman Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), expressed his profound gratitude towards the staff and students of the University, saying that “on this day and occasion, I feel highly honoured and encouraged to continue to work to make this University great.” Abdul Rahman commended the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of the University’s community in fostering a culture of academic excellence. Abdul Rahman spoke at the public presentation of a festschrift in his honour, where many scholars and students gathered to celebrate his accomplishments. The event was held at MIS Multipurpose Hall …
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 …
ASUU gives scholarships to FULafia students
|By Egwurube Emmanuel The national body of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has awarded scholarship to two students of the prestigious Federal University of Lafia (FULafia). This is just as four other students received scholarship award from ASUU, FULafia Branch. Presenting the award letters to the merited students, Dr. Sunday Orinya, the ASUU Chairman of FULafia Branch, urged the students to work harder to excel in their academics. “ASUU is proud of you and we believe you will make us proud,” said Orinya. The event took place at the Faculty Board Room of the Political Science Department, Federal …
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