There’s something about finishing the last paper in school. Relief first, then joy, then that restless energy that makes students grab markers and shout to the skies. At Federal University of Lafia, that buzz is not being snuffed out, but carefully tied together with a rope of rules.

Why The Policy Came Up

The signing-out culture is almost like a ritual. Final year students come out in droves, scribbling on each other’s shirts, making noise, snapping photos, and letting loose. The problem is, things can get messy fast. Fighting, accidents, broken chairs, angry lecturers. Nobody wants to see that.

So, the school stepped in. Instead of banning it outright, they wrote down a guide. The goal is simple: keep the celebration joyful but also respectful, safe, and a bit purposeful.

The Aims In Plain Words

The new rules are built on a few goals:

• Keep peace and discipline while people celebrate.
• Make the event reflect well on the university, not the opposite.
• Cut down on accidents, rowdiness, and property damage.
• Protect both students and staff, plus neighbours around the campus.
• Shape a tradition that is safe and meaningful for future graduates.

Who It Covers

This policy is for every final year student. Whether in class groups, faculty associations, or union level, it binds all. Staff members, especially those supervising, are also drawn into it.

How The Celebration Will Go

Here’s what the day is supposed to look like, broken down clearly:

• The event will be held after the last exam paper.
• It happens at departmental level, under the watch of the Head of Department or someone he sends.
• It runs for about an hour, maybe ninety minutes at most.
• The ceremony is broken into four neat sessions:
  • Prayer time.
  • Speeches from students, mentors, or a guest.
  • The actual signing-out.
  • Refreshments.

There’s also a new addition, a register. Every student fills it in with their details: name, matric number, state, contact info, date of birth, even a remark line. Everyone gets a copy, while the original stays in the Alumni office. Heads of Departments may add a farewell message to make it warmer.

What Is Not Allowed

This is where the rules bite:

• No signing on shirts.
• No alcohol.
• No smoking at all.
• No loud music.
• No driving or riding around campus just to show off.

Pictures and food, yes. But only during the refreshment session.

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has made fresh appointments to strengthen its leadership team. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, recently approved the appointment of a new dean and two deputy directors for key roles in the university. These changes are set to improve academic and administrative excellence at FULafia.

Here are the details of the new appointments:

• Professor David Ugal has been appointed as the new Dean of Student Affairs. His role will focus on supporting students and improving their welfare on campus.
• Dr. Charles Agum is now the Deputy Director of the Centre for Cultural Studies. He will work to promote cultural research and activities at the university.
• Dr. Abubakar Hassan has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Entrepreneurial Studies. His focus will be on driving entrepreneurship programs to equip students with practical skills for the future.

According to a statement from the university, these appointments reflect FULafia’s commitment to quality education and effective management. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the new appointees and urged them to work hard to achieve the university’s goals.

These changes are expected to bring fresh ideas and energy to FULafia’s academic and student-focused programs. Students, parents, and staff can look forward to positive developments as the new leaders settle into their roles.

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, has approved the appointment of Dr Ufo Ejike Akunna as the Acting Head of Department of Radiography for a period of one year with effect from

September 5, 2024.

According to a statement issued by the Registrar of FULafia, Malam Nuradeen Abdu, the vice-chancellor has, also, appointed the following persons:

FULAFIA New HODs and Course Coordinators 2024

1. Dr James Lokoja A. as the Acting Head of Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

2. Dr Agbo Paul as the Acting Head of Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

3. Dr Ahmed Muhammed Rabiu as the Acting Head of Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.

4. Ahmed Tijani Bako as the Acting Head of Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

5. Dr Timjul Tanko Tyem as the Coordinator, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.

6. Dr Lawal Ahmed Abdulmumuni as the Acting Head of Department of Human Anatomy, Basic Medical Sciences.

7. Dr Yusuf Idris Abiola as the Acting Head of Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

8. Dr Ibrahim Tajudeen Lanre as the Acting Head of Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

9. Dr Egele C. Stanley as the Acting Head of Department of Orthopedic, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

10. Dr Mohammed Saliha Ozegya as the Acting Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

11. Dr Lawal Mudashiru as the Acting Head of Department of Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences.

12. Dr Idris Ainavi Isah as the Acting Head of Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences.

13. Dr Esther Solomon Audu as the Acting Head of Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences.

14. Dr Ramalan Mansur as the Acting Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences.

15. Dr Ukoma Chi-Kadibia Theophilus as the Coordinator Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.

The statement added that all the appointments would subsist for a period of one year with effect from September 5, 2024.