Colloquium organised to foster intellectual, institutional growth, says Prof. Kida

|By Paulinus Auta

The Chairman of the Committee of Provosts, Deans, and Directors (CPDD) at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Mohamed Isa Kida, said that “colloquium is organised to promote dialogue, debate and exchange of ideas.”

Kida made the statement during a recently held colloquium organised by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia for provosts, deans and directors.

He expressed his gratitude to the vice-chancellor for supporting the event emphasising that the colloquium would lead to enhanced leadership at all levels and equip leaders with the necessary tools to address modern university management challenges.

The colloquium featured discussions on various topics, including soft skills for effective leadership, innovation, and digital transformation in the university system, and enhancing strategic leadership and synergy for intellectual development.

Notable speakers included Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof. Fransica Oladipo, Vice-Chancellor of Thomas Adewunmi University, and Prof. Usman Ibrahim, Provost of Samaru College of Agriculture.

Kida thanked the resource persons for sharing their knowledge with the participants.

He acknowledged the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in fostering intellectual and institutional growth.

The event provided a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences.

It reflected the committee’s commitment to promoting academic excellence and leadership development.

In addition to the presentations, the colloquium offered opportunities for networking and collaboration among participants.

It was a valuable experience for provosts, deans and directors to come together and explore ways to address common challenges.

The success of the colloquium demonstrates the importance of academic events in promoting intellectual and institutional growth.

It highlights the need for ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing among educators and leaders in higher education institutions.