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 …
Prof. Ozegya makes strong case for disabled students
|By Musa Ishaq Abu Egwa Ozegya, a professor of special needs education and rehabilitation sciences in the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has made a case for the education of impaired children, saying that their development should be accorded priority.. According to Ozegya, the need for better funding of education for children with special needs cannot be overemphasised. Ozegya said that proper funding of impaired children’s education would advance effective learning and inclusivity in Nigeria. Ozegya, a lecturer at the Department of Special Needs Education in FULafia, made his recommendations while delivering the 18th professorial inaugural lecture of the institution. …