Abdul Rahman bags AYAGG Meritorious Award of Excellence
|By Yahaya Ahmed The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has been honoured with ‘Award of Excellence’ in recognition of his contribution to youths development and students empowerment. The award, tagged: ‘’Epitome of Deligent Service,” was presented to Professor Abdul Rahman at his office by Ambassador Abdulrahman Ibrahim, the President of AYAGG, in Lafia. The president said that the award was conferred on the vice-chancellor in recognition of his “exceptional track record of towards youths development, societal upliftment and relentless service to humanity.” Ambassador Ibrahim said that the AYAGG was impressed by Abdul Rahman’s performances and …
As Abdul Rahman clocks one year in office, he commissions projects, signs MoU with NTA and FVPMADON
|BY Yahaya Ahmed On Friday, February 11, 2022, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, the third Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), clocked a year in office. On that memorable day, rather than wine and dine with family, friends and associates, Abdul Rahman chose to commission some projects his administration spent a year trying to put them in place. In his brief address to members of the University Management team, deans, directors and leaders of the Students Representative Council to mark the commencement of activities lined up for that day, the vice-chancellor stated his readiness to put the University on the …
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 …
As ANA, Nasarawa State, celebrates 40 years, Abdul Rahman charges members on patriotism
As ANA, Nasarawa State, celebrates 40 years, Abdul Rahman charges members on patriotism |By Amarachi Okam The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called on writers to adequately promote rich Nigerian cultures to the outside world. According to the vice-chancellor, Nigerians were blessed with cultures worthy of emulation by foreigners. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Idris Amali, the vice-chancellor spoke during the 40th celebrations of the Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA) of Nasarawa Chapter. The event took place at the Adamu Adamu Lecture and Office Complex, Permanent Site Campus, FULafia. The vice-chancellor advised students …
FULafia SRC honours Abdul Rahman with ‘Award of Excellence’
|By Yahaya Ahmed The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has been presented with an ‘Award of Excellence’ by the Students Representative Council (SRC) of FULafia. The award was presented to him in recognition of his selflessness and commitment to the task of development of the University. The SRC officials, particularly, praised the vice-chancellor for his efforts to transform FULafia to become the best university in the world, through some outstanding programmes he initiated since his assumption of office as the third substantive vice-chancellor of the University. The award, tagged: ‘’Mr. Integrity, a Catalyst for …
VC Abdul Rahman marks 100 days, co-authors book on fmr. V-C Liman
VC Abdul Rahman marks 100 days, co-authors book on fmr. V-C Liman |By Yahaya Ahmed Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), said his reason for co-authoring a book about his predecessor, Professor Muhammad Sanusi Liman was to document his achievements. The book, titled: “Beyond Expectations: The biography of Prof. Muhammad Sanusi Liman”, was written by Abdul Rahman and the Director of Advancement and Linkages, Prof. Mallam Al-Bishak. Delivering his address at Ta’al Conference Hotel in Lafia, the vice-chancellor said “we have to say the truth whenever truth should be said,” describing Liman’s achievements as “enormous, …
Prof. Munzali Jibril eulogises Liman, applauds the process that throws up Abdul Rahman
|By Musa Ishaq The Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Munzali Jibril, has expressed his satisfaction with the turnout of people during the presentation of a book written in honour of the immediate past vice-chancellor of the University. He said that the turnout for the occasion was “very impressive.” The book, titled: “Beyond Expectations: The biography of Prof liman,” was written by the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, in collaboration with Prof. Mallam Al-Bishak, the Director of Advancement and Linkages Directorate. The book was presented by the Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Ahmadu …
Creative writing mirrors society, says DV-C Amali
|By Musa Ishaq The Association Nigerian Authors (ANA), Benue State Chapter, has honoured Professor Idris O.O Amali, for his outstanding commitment to the development of literature in the country. The award ceremony took place recently at Bencedi Hall, in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. While accepting the award, Prof. Amali, a professor of oral literature, advised Nigerians to develop their local literature, urging indigenous writers to be more creative. He called on Nigeria writers to carry out research on contemporary matters “that are relevant to national development and peace,” advising that “such researches should be done in areas of …