The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, management, staff, and the entire university community, has officially announced the institution’s upcoming 43rd Inaugural Lecture Series.
The academic event will feature an important scholarly presentation centered on special needs education, perceptual learning disabilities, and strategies for improving child development and educational outcomes within Nigeria’s primary school system.
The university noted that the lecture forms part of its continued commitment to promoting impactful research, academic excellence, and intellectual discourse capable of addressing contemporary educational and societal challenges.
LECTURE DETAILS
Lecture Topic
“Identification and Reinforcement of Perceptual Skills Among Primary School Children with Perceptual Learning Disabilities”
The lecture is expected to explore:
- Learning disabilities among children
- Perceptual development challenges in basic education
- Intervention and reinforcement strategies
- Inclusive education practices
- The role of special needs education in national development
The presentation will also provide academic insights into improving teaching approaches and support systems for children experiencing perceptual learning difficulties within Nigerian schools.
DISTINGUISHED PRESENTER
Lecturer
Professor Ugo Elizabeth Aundu, FNAEC
Professor Aundu is a renowned scholar in the field of Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation Sciences from the:
- Department of Special Needs Education
- Faculty of Special Needs Education
- Federal University of Lafia
She is widely recognized for her contributions to inclusive education, child development research, and rehabilitation sciences in Nigeria.
EVENT CHAIRMAN
The lecture will be chaired by:
Professor Mohammed Isa Kida
Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia
The Vice-Chancellor is expected to lead other principal officers, academics, researchers, students, invited guests, and stakeholders during the intellectual gathering.
DATE, TIME, AND VENUE
Date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time
2:00 PM Prompt
Physical Venue
MIS Multipurpose Hall, Permanent Site Campus, Federal University of Lafia
Guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 PM ahead of the commencement of the programme.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
To accommodate participants outside Lafia and ensure wider accessibility, the university has also provided a virtual attendance option through Google Meet.
Google Meet Link
FULAFIA 43rd Inaugural Lecture Virtual Link
ABOUT THE INAUGURAL LECTURE SERIES
The inaugural lecture series remains one of the most prestigious academic traditions within Nigerian universities, offering professors the opportunity to formally present their research contributions, intellectual journey, and scholarly perspectives to the academic community and the general public.
The Federal University of Lafia has continued to sustain the tradition as part of its broader vision of advancing research, innovation, and quality higher education in Nigeria.
The university community, education stakeholders, researchers, students, and members of the public are cordially invited to participate in the academic event.