Education
ASUU Strike: NSUK SUG Urges Students To Return To Scchool
By David Christopher, Lafia
The Students Union Government (SUG) of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has urged students to heed to the resumption call of the management of the institution and return on Tuesday, October 4th.
Mr Naajim Gbefwi, President of the institution’s SUG disclosed the position of the union in a press conference held in his office within the university on Saturday.
Our correspondent revealed that despite the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) across the country since February 14, 2022, management of NSUK via a statement recently directed students of the institution to resume back to school for full academic activities from September 28, 2022.
Reacting to the statement on Friday, September 30, 2022, Dr Samuel Alu, Chairman of ASUU NSUK branch condemned the directive and vowed to continue the union’s nationwide strike action till the demands of the union are met by the federal government and the national body of the union calls off the strike action.
The NSUK SUG however at the press conference anchored by Gbefwi supported the management’s decision and urged all students of the institution to resume back to school on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 for full academic activities.
“We want to state conspicuously that our allegiance as students is to the school authority.
“Therefore, we are fully in support of the decision of the school management to reopen our school and continue academic activities seeing that our primary purpose for being here and our prime interest as a union is achieved,” he said.
Gbefwi urged students to stay focused and optimistic as regards the resumption regardless of conflicting statements and jettison every contrary notion as the state government, the school management and some lecturers are all determined to ensure activities resume fully.
“Honestly we are very sympathetic towards the plight of ASUU members at all levels as we also stand to benefit from their struggle directly or indirectly.
We hope their demands are met and education shifts up our national scale of preference,” he added.
He also pleaded with the ASUU national body not to interfere or attempt to sabotage the efforts of the Nasarawa state government, NSUK school management and stakeholders in reopening the school.
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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