Federal University of Lafia to Host 19th Inaugural Lecture

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) is gearing up for its 19th Inaugural Lecture, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The event will be held at the MIS Multi-purpose Hall, Permanent Site Campus, Federal University of Lafia, starting at 2:00 PM.

This year's lecture will be presented by Prof. Adam Adebayo Sirajudeen, an esteemed scholar in Arabic Literary Criticism and Arabfic Historiography. Prof. Sirajudeen, who is affiliated with the Department of Arabic Studies at FULafia, will delve into the topic "Beaming the 'Dark Africa': Construction, Deconstruction, and Reconstruction of Arabfic Historiography." The lecture promises to provide profound insights into the complexities surrounding the historical narratives of Africa, particularly as they pertain to Arabic historiography.

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Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia, will serve as the Chairman of the event. Prof. Rahman, a renowned academic with numerous accolades, will oversee the proceedings, ensuring the lecture's success. 

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The event will also feature Prof. Umaru Alhaji Pate, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Kashere, as the Co-Chairman. Prof. Pate's participation adds further academic gravitas to the event, highlighting the importance of the topic to broader academic discourse.

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Members of the university community and the general public are cordially invited to attend this significant academic event. The lecture is expected to attract scholars, students, and intellectuals interested in the rich and complex history of Africa as viewed through the lens of Arabfic historiography.

For further details, interested individuals can contact the Inaugural Lecture Committee through the Chairman at 08039118603.