Category: Awards

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, …

|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 …

|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 …

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has advised youths to think and act rationally as part of their contributions to the process of Nigeria’s development. The vice-chancellor gave the advise when members of the Igbira Youth Movement paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Lafia. Abdul Rahman urged youths to cherish the value of integrity, saying: “In any profession you find yourself, be dedicated to your duty, be honest and contribute your quota to our national development.” He cautioned the youths against involving themselves in unwholesome behaviours that could tarnish their individual and …