JomoRC Expands SmartLearn Virtual Conference to Federal University of Lafia, Deepens Mission to Promote Responsible AI in Higher Education

FULafia Students’ Union Government welcomes the initiative and directs key officers to work with JomoRC on collaboration modalities.

Jomo Resource Center (JomoRC), a Nigerian e-learning and professional training organisation, is expanding its SmartLearn Virtual Conference initiative to the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Nasarawa State, following a positive response from the institution’s Students’ Union Government (SUG).

The development marks another step in JomoRC’s growing effort to build a network of Nigerian universities and student unions committed to promoting responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, academic excellence and AI-powered learning among students in higher education.

In a statement dated 26 October 2026, the President of SUG FULafia, Comr. Jabir Ibrahim Muhammad, described the SmartLearn Virtual Conference as timely and relevant to students’ academic growth. The Union noted that the initiative aligns with its commitment to academic excellence and the responsible use of technology.

The SUG President further directed the Union’s Secretary and Director of Academics to liaise with Jomo Resource Center to work out the modalities for collaboration, signalling the Union’s readiness to implement the initiative.

Three Days of Practical AI-Assisted Learning

The FULafia edition of the SmartLearn Virtual Conference is scheduled to hold from 12 to 14 November 2026, by 7:00 p.m. daily.

The three-day programme will feature the sessions:

• Day 1: Reality Check & the Power of Leverage
• Day 2: The AI Advantage — Use and Abuse
• Day 3: Building Your Personal AI Learning Assistant

The conference is designed to help students understand how to use AI tools more effectively in their academic journeys, distinguish productive use from misuse, and explore practical ways to develop personalised AI-assisted learning systems.

As AI tools become increasingly accessible, students need more than basic familiarity with emerging technologies. They need guidance on using these tools responsibly, strengthening their learning processes and preparing for a changing world of work without compromising academic integrity.

SmartLearn seeks to bridge that gap by combining awareness, responsible practice and practical application.

Building a Network of AI-Ready Higher Institutions

The FULafia development builds on JomoRC’s SmartLearn collaboration with the Students’ Union Government of the FCT College of Education. With the initiative now extending to another higher institution, JomoRC is pursuing a broader vision: connecting universities, colleges and student leadership structures across Nigeria through practical, student-centred AI education.

The long-term ambition is to establish a growing network of institutional and student-union partners who can help students access relevant AI learning opportunities, understand responsible technology use and improve their capacity to learn in an increasingly AI-enabled environment.

Student unions are central to this approach. Through their knowledge of student needs, communication channels and mobilisation capacity, they can help bridge the gap between educational initiatives and the students they are intended to serve.

For JomoRC, this is not simply about introducing students to AI tools. It is about helping shape a generation of learners who can apply technology thoughtfully, pursue academic excellence and develop the digital capabilities needed for future opportunities.

A Shared Commitment to Student Development

The positive response from SUG FULafia represents an encouraging step towards institutional collaboration. As the Union’s designated officers engage with JomoRC to work out the collaboration modalities, the initiative has an opportunity to strengthen student access to guided, practical AI education.

Jomo Resource Center remains committed to taking learning beyond the traditional classroom and making relevant knowledge and skills more accessible through technology, partnerships and learner-focused programmes.

Through SmartLearn, JomoRC aims to support higher institutions and student communities in moving from unstructured AI experimentation to more informed, responsible and productive AI-assisted learning.

SmartLearn Virtual Conference — FULafia Edition

📅 Dates: 12–14 November 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m. daily
🎓 Participation: Free
🏛️ Institution: Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)

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