FULafia V-C calls for effective research collaborations
FULafia V-C calls for effective research collaborations |By Paulinus Auta The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving success in research. Speaking at a workshop tagged: “Strategies for International Linkages and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration,” he emphasised that research required funding, too. Abdul Rahman noted that inter-university collaborations can enhance innovation and shape the future of higher education. He expressed his gratitude to the organisers, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Partnerships, Prof. Dakyes, Director of Linkages and Advancement, Dr Fatima Adamude-Adis and Head of Staff Productivity Promotion Unit, Mrs …
Emir Bage expresses confidence in Gov Council of FULafia
|By Paulinus Auta The Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness, Hon. Justice (Dr.) Sidi Bage Muhammad I, CFR, JSC (rtd), has expressed his optimism about the future of Federal University of Lafia’s (FULafia) following the inauguration of its new Governing Council. The Emir stated this when the Chairman of the new Governing Council, Hon. (Mrs.) Lola Fibisola Akande, and Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, led members of the Governing Council of the University on a familiarisation visit to his palace in Lafia He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing competent people into the council of the University. …
FULafia Governing Council promotes V-C’s S/A, Agbawu, Aboki, DIPR head, others
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia ( FULafia), chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Honourable Lola Fibisola Akande, during its latest meeting, has announced the promotion of some staff. Those promoted included the Special Assistant (Project) to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Agbawu Bashir Musa, who was elevated from the position of Deputy Registrar to Senior Deputy Registrar. Mr Ovye James Aboki has been promoted to the position of Senior Deputy Bursar. Until his promotion, he was a deputy bursar in the Bursary Department. Musa Dahiru, formerly a principal assistant registrar, is now a deputy registrar. Also promoted is Mrs Ramatu …
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. …
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