Igbo Association Pledges Support for FULafia Vice-Chancellor

The Nwannedinamba Igbo Staff Association of the Federal University of Lafia has pledged continued support for the administration of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida.

The association restated its commitment to peaceful coexistence and overall development of the University during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, led by its leader, Professor Stephen Nnemeka Azom.

Azom said the association would work with other stakeholders to elevate the status of FULafia and make it a better institution of learning for all to be proud of. He said the association is committed to supporting infrastructure development, promoting peaceful coexistence and advocating staff welfare.

As a mark of honour, the association conferred on Professor Kida the title of Nwanne Ndi Igbo I of FULafia, meaning the foremost brother of the Igbo people in the University.

Responding, Professor Kida, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Partnerships, Professor Ibrahim Ogiri Hassan, commended the association for its support and stressed the importance of unity, cooperation and collective responsibility in advancing the University's interests.

The Vice-Chancellor urged members to sustain peaceful coexistence and work together to promote institutional development.