Let’s use our cultures for devt – Prof. Abdul Rahman
|By Lucy Nnamdi The Centre for Cultural Studies, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has successfully held its inaugural webinar event. The theme of the event was: “Intercultural Relations, Hybridity and National Development.” The Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, in his speech declaring the event open, said that cultural differences should be viewed as assets for improving global interpersonal relationships. He said that cultural diversity can foster unity and national development, promote effective intercultural communication and resolve misunderstandings, emphasising that hybridity promotes peace, tolerance and progress. Abdul Rahman commended the centre for organising the webinar, saying: “This webinar demonstrates …
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 …
Embrace teamwork to improve productivity, enjoins Abdul Rahman
By| Amarachi Okam The Vice-Chancellor, the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has called on staff of the University to embrace the spirit of teamwork to improve their productivity. The vice-chancellor stated that when he declared open a two-day training programme with the theme: “Sustainable Industrial/Labour Relations,” organised for union leaders, the Students Representative Council’s officials and other selected participants from the University. The training, organised in collaboration with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Area Office, Lafia Office, took place at the Old Senate Chamber, Permanent Site Campus of FULafia. Addressing the participants, Professor Abdul Rahman noted …
FULafia considers mobilising resources through training, says Head, SPPU
|By Paulinus Auta The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) considers mobilising resources through deploying its expertise to the training of personnel in other institutions. The Head of the Staff Productivity Promotion Unit (SPPU) of the University, Mrs. Helen Bello, recently made this known. Mrs. Bello spoke during a two-day training organised for the three newly appointed deputy vice-chancellors and other principal officers of the University which took place at the AWA Diamond Hotel and Conference Center, Lafia, Nasarawa State. She said that the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman has since his assumption of office put in place …
As FULafia holds library symposium, V-C urges students, lecturers to embrace E-learning
|By: Ene Godwin The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has urged staff and students to embrace E-learning. The vice-chancellor made the call during a library symposium in the University with the theme: “Library and Information Service Provision in an E-learning Environment.” The event took place at the Faculty of Agriculture Auditorium in the Permanent Site Campus of the University. The vice-chancellor, representated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor, Ali Shugaba, said that “innovation in 21st century cannot thrive without technology,” adding: “It is imperative for all units and departments of the University to key in …
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