Professor Faruk Rashid Haruna, MNIM, MNAE, MSPSP, FSPSS, FNATT, FISEN, FNAPHER-SD, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Education, Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria, in his Lead Paper presentation at the 9th Africa Regional Congress of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports, and Dance, held at the School of Education Conference Auditorium, Faraba Banta, University of the Gambia, from the 21st - 23rd of October, 2026, moved the participants into a standing ovation by his powerful delivery.
The paper titled "MOVE AFRICA: INTEGRATING HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, SPORT AND DANCE INTO AGENDA 2063 FOR A HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND RESILIENT AFRICA", was well and widely engaged by researchers of international repute, Vice-Chancellors and Deputy Vice-Chancellors of Universities from across Africa, among other professionals, who spoke of possible partnerships with the Federal University of Education Kontagora.
In his capacity as the Chief Panelist of the conference syndicate, the Vice-Chancellor also made impactful contributions to salient conversations around the theme of the conference.
Professor Faruk Rashid Haruna was given a Distinguished Award of Excellence for his numerous contributions to Sports, Physical Education and Recreation in Africa and beyond.
