Federal University of Lafia
Other name | Fulafia |
|---|---|
| Motto | Integrity, Innovation and Excellence |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2010 |
| Accreditation | NUC |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mohammed Isa Kida |
| Location | , Nigeria 8°30′22″N 8°31′22″E / 8.5060°N 8.5227°E |
| Colors | Yellow and gold |
| Website | fulafia |
The Federal University of Lafia formerly named Federal University, Lafia is a recently established university situated in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. The university was established in 2010 by the Goodluck Jonathan administration, as one of the nine new federal universities established across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.
The university commenced academic activities by September 2012 with new students that made up the first set of students to be trained by the university Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide.
In October 2025, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the university for a five-year term, succeeding Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman. His appointment took effect on 11 February 2026.