Nasarawa dep gov commends FULafia V-C for excellent academic culture
Nasarawa dep gov commends FULafia V-C for excellent academic culture
|By Paulinus Auta
The Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, has praised Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, for fostering a strong academic culture and driving the institution’s development.
Akabe made the commendation at the 4th FULafia Annual International Conference, which took place at the University’s Permanent Site Campus in Lafia.
The deputy governor, who was the chairman of the two-day conference, themed: “Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse to National Development in Nigeria,” said that FULafia has demonstrated effective leadership since its inception, adding that the University was progressing faster than its peers.
He applauded the vice-chancellor’s efforts in the process of establishing the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, commending the choice of the conference’s theme and students who participated in the debate on artificial intelligence.
The geputy governor assured the University of Nasarawa State’s continued support.
In his welcome address, Abdul Rahman thanked the state government and Akabe, in particular, for their roles in the process of establishing the teaching hospital.
Dignitaries who accompanied Akabe to the event included Comrade Gabriel Agbashi, the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Danlami Lawal, Special Adviser to the Governor of Nasarawa State on ICT. Hon. Ibrahim Shekarau, Special Adviser to the Governor of Nasarawa State of Education and Mr Yakubu Namo Sylvester, Director of Schools, Nasarawa State Ministry of Education, who represented the Commissioner of Education, Mr John Mamman.
