By Tambaya Julius, Abuja
Nasarawa State University Keffi’s Faculty of Social Sciences hosted an influential research workshop for postgraduate students at the school aseembly hall.
The event brought together prominent personalities from both inside and outside the university, making it a significant gathering for academic development and research promotion.
The workshop saw the participation of respected figures, including Prof. Yahaya A. Adadu, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Prof. Abdullahi Adamu suleiman ; Prof. Sam O. Smah; Prof. Rabiu Sani, Dean of the Faculty of Media and Communication studies; Dr. T. Santas coordinator of postgraduate Studies; and Prof. I.A. Igyuve, along with several others. Their presence highlighted the importance of the event in promoting research and academic collaboration.
Prof. Adadu, in his opening remarks, expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, for her continuous support and leadership in promoting academic excellence.
He praised the efforts of postgraduate students and acknowledged the high turnout for the event.
Reflecting on previous workshops, Prof. Adadu shared his optimism for the future. “The success of last year’s workshop encouraged us to continue this event for the benefit of our students,” he stated, emphasising the long-term benefits of such initiatives for the academic community.
Prof. Abdullahi Adamu suleiman , representing the absent Vice Chancellor at the event, also addressed the audience.
He urged students to view education as a powerful tool for community building and national development. Prof.Abdullahi extended the Vice Chancellor’s best wishes and assured the gathering of the university’s full support for the workshop.
During his speech, Prof. Abdullahi reiterated the university management’s commitment to supporting students in their academic pursuits.
He urged students to see the research workshop as an invaluable opportunity for growth, assuring them that the university would continue to invest in programs that promote intellectual development.
One of the key highlights of the workshop was a paper presentation by Prof. Sam O. Smah, who emphasised the critical role of research in both educational and national development.
He called on educational institutions across Nigeria to prioritise research as a means of advancing academic and social progress.
“I encourage students to embrace research as a means to foster Africa’s educational advancement,” Prof. Smah stated passionately.
