Poor regulations, ignorance, fueling anti-microbial resistance in Nigeria – Prof Junaid
|By Musa Ishaq Surajudeen A. Junaid, a professor of medical microbiology with specialty in virology in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has identified poor regulations and ignorance as causes of anti-microbial resistance in Nigeria, urging authorities to rectify the anomalies. According to Junaid, three fundamental, interrelated factors fuel the microbial comeback, saying that people were abandoning the countryside for life in the city, leading to rapid, unplanned urban expansions. He said: “In crowded conditions with limited access to health care and poor sanitation, pathogens like ebola, zika and influenza enjoy lush …
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. …
FULafia VC, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, appoints Provost of College of Postgraduate Studies, Directors, others
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has approved the following appointments: – Prof. Victor Samson Dugga, Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) – Prof. Dalhatu Musa Yusha’u, Deputy Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies – Prof. Amos Idzi Ambo, Director, Directorate of Open Distance and E-learning (DODEL) – Dr. Abubakar Hassan, Deputy Director, DODEL – Dr. Joseph Dlama Zira, Ag. Director, Artificial Intelligence Centre (AIC) – Dr. Abdukareem Alhassan, Ag. Director, Centre for General Studies – Mrs. Becky Kajo, Head, Staff Productivity Promotion Unit (SPPU). According to the statement issued by the Registrar of the …
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