FULafia VC Commissions Automated Biochemistry Analyser

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Muhammad Isa Kida, has commissioned an automated biochemistry analyser acquired by the Department of Biochemistry to enhance teaching and research.

Speaking during the commissioning, Prof. Kida commended the department for judiciously utilising its funds, urging other departments to emulate the initiative.

He said the university was committed to achieving global standards and would support technologists in recommending relevant equipment to improve teaching, innovation and research.

He also called for regular training and retraining of technologists to ensure effective use of the equipment.

Earlier, the Head of Department, Dr. Fatima Adis Adamude, thanked the university management for its support in equipping the laboratory and procuring the machine.

A principal technologist, Kenneth Emeka, who demonstrated the operation of the analyser, said it would enhance practical sessions, research and diagnostic capabilities.

Dignitaries present at the event included the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Aleruchi Chuku and Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Ogiri, the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, Prof. Ibrahim Adam Khalil, and the Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Bashir Ozomata.