Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, A Harbinger of Hope for PWDs
By Saleh Barde Kean, Lafia *** “In our advocacy and campaign for inclusion and mainstreaming of People With Disabilities(PWDs), the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia(FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman stands out as a harbinger of hope for this marginalized class. His effort to foster equal opportunities through disability inclusive recruitment processes, has sent a loud message that people with disabilities are not just valued but are also capable contributors to university community and the nation at large. “Deserving of applause too was how this finest university Don went far to employ an official Sign Language Interpreter for the …
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 …
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 …
FULafia 2025 Government Secondary School Debate
Semi final of the FULafia 2025 Government Secondary School Debate organised by Centre for Local Economic Development in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Lafia. Theme: Artificial Intelligence: a blessing or a curse? At Government Science Secondary School, Lafia. February 24, 2025. …
FULafia, Mission4Impact empowers Nasarawa youth on renewable energy
By Paulinus Auta In a bid to promote sustainable energy and climate action, the Centre for Energy Studies, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), in collaboration with Mission4Impact, has successfully trained 30 youth from Lafia Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State on renewable energy. The two-day training, held between February 12-13, 2024, was part of the “Empowering Youths for Nigeria’s Clean Energy Future” initiative, funded by the Social Change Nest and UMI Fund. According to the Director of the Centre, Prof. Emmanuel Hala Kwon-Ndung, FULafia’s collaboration with Mission4Impact demonstrated the University’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and community engagement. He …
FULafia SRC presents sanitation materials to vice-chancellor
|By Musa Ishaq The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), recently, presented sanitation materials to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, in an effort to promote cleanliness and hygiene on campus. During the event dubbed: “Operation Keep FULafia Clean,” the vice-chancellor expressed his appreciation for the donation, acknowledging the positive impact it would have on the academic and overall environment of FULafia. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Prof. Aleruchi Chuku, Abdul Rahman lauded the SRC’s initiative in contributing to the cleanliness of the University. He emphasised the importance of a clean environment in …
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 …
SDGs: Youth charged to reshape future as Abdul Rahman bags award
SDGs: Youth charged to reshape future as Abdul Rahman bags award By Paulinus Auta The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has received the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Award of Excellence in Environmental Stewardship. This prestigious award was presented to the vice-chancellor during the maiden edition of the SDGs Campus Summit 2025, held at the Management Information System (MIS) Multi-Purpose Hall, Permanent Site Campus, Federal University of Lafia. The summit, themed: “From Awareness to Action: Youths Driving Change through SDGs,” brought together visionaries, change-makers and young leaders passionate about creating sustainable future. Miss Rahmat Oseze …
FULafia joins Nasarawa State to celebrate World AIDS Day 2024
|By Ene Godwin The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), recently, was engaged in an exercise with stakeholders within and outside Nasarawa State to celebrate the World AIDS Day 2024. The event, themed: “Take the Right Part,” aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote community health. FULafia’s participation in the exercise was coordinated by the Centre for Local Economic Development (CLED) and the Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine. The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, was represented at the event by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Partnerships, Prof. Usman Sama’ila Dakyes. In his remarks, Abdul Rahman highlighted the …
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 …
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