Education
ASUU, Nasarawa State University, Keffi Frown At Government Over Unpaid Arrears
By David Christopher, Lafia
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Branch have frown at the lackadaisical attitude of Nasarawa State government to meet up with their earlier pronouncement as regards settling their salaries arias to the tune of one Billion Naira and other legitimate welfare.
The ASUU branch chairman of the university Dr. Samuel Alu who made this known during a press conference held at the association’s Secretariat within the university on Tuesday, said the governor of the state Engineer Abdullahii Sule made public pronouncement to comply with their demands , but have not been fulfilled.
He called on concerned stakeholders of the university within and outside to intervene by prevailing on the governor to fulfill his promises or necessary action would be taken by the union.
” That from August,2022 government would take over full payment of salaries of the university staff, Immediate release of 200 Million (out of the over #1 Billion owed the lecturers) to pay part of outstanding End Academics Allowances (EAA)arrears and monthly payment of #20 Million for mainstream of EAA.
” We state categorically, for the benefit of public, that as at the close of our Congress meeting of Thursday 10th November,2022,His Excellency has not fulfilled the commitment he made to us,of his own free will, verbally and and writing. Let me emphasize: our members have not received any payment with respect to the EAA arrears as well as mainstreaming of same”Dr. Alu stated.
He said, the union have perceived a lack of commitment on the part of government and stakeholders to address the said issues, adding that the union would have embark on local industrial action before now, but was overridden by the national strike of the union that just ended.
Education
Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies
Joel Ajayi
In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.
The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.
The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.
Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.
Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.
The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.
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