School of General Studies AUST, Abuja.

The Head of Department, School of General studies @ Dr. Lizzy Asomugha continues to make meaningful contributions to National development as she represents the President / VC as a Special Guest of Honour at the Grand Finale of the 2026 FCT Young Queens Entrepreneurship Challenge held at Government Science School, Maitama, with the theme: “Skills for Life*.”

The event was well attended by distinguished personalities from the education sector, including the Permanent Secretary, the Mandate Secretary for Education, FCT, representatives of CEBAR Consulting Training Ltd, Dame E. O. Agu, mni, among other dignitaries.

*It was truly inspiring to witness brilliant presentations from six Science Secondary Schools showcasing innovative solutions to real-life challenges.*

Some outstanding innovations included:
• Government Technical Science School, Garki — invented reusable sanitary pads manufactured from plantain leaf fibre.
• GSS Maitama — introduced K-Bloom Fertilizer, an innovative fertilizer solution for farmers.
• St. Aloysious Science Secondary School — presented “A Cleaner Tomorrow”, a smart waste bin designed for reusable containers.

*In her goodwill message, Madam HoD encouraged the students to remain innovative because the time to make impact is now. The world is not waiting for them to finish school before they matter.*

She shared the inspiring story of Kelvin Doe from Sierra Leone, who at just 15 years old was building batteries and generators from scraps and trash materials. Kelvin didn’t wait for a fancy laboratory — he used curiosity, creativity, and determination. By 16, he was invited to MIT, USA, as a visiting practitioner.

Madam HoD , a passionate gender advocate also spoke about Eesha Khare from the United States, who at 17 invented a supercapacitor capable of charging a phone in 30 seconds while still in high school. She didn’t wait until university; she used the science knowledge available to her at the time.*

She therefore challenged the students to look around their environment and realize that they walk past several science problems every single day on their way to class. The real question is: will they simply complain about the problems, or will they rise to solve them?

*The future belongs to young minds that dare to innovate.*

The Opening Ceremony of Rotary
International District 9127 Conference (DISCON) 2026 witnessed the debuting of the Rotary Leadership Talks, a TED-style platform which featured selected speakers delivering high-impact presentations.

We are delighted that our Head of Department, school of General studies and Centre Leader, Centre of Excellence for Gender @ Dr. Lizzy Asomugha was selected as one of the speakers to speak on the topic : The future of Service Leadership.

Madam HoD defined Service leadership as an act of leading by putting the needs of others first.
She mentioned the things service leaders do which includes:
1. Listen first
2. Empower others
3. Build community
4. Act with empathy

She gave a story of The Coach Who Benched His Star Player for missing practice — even though it cost them a game. Why? Coach said, "I'm coaching men, not just winning games, this is because Service leaders prioritize character over short-term wins.
She also sighted the 35th President of America, JFK who visited the Janitor at NASA and asked him what he was doing. He replied: "Mr.
President, I'm helping put a man on the moon." A gesture that Service leadership isn't about title but about seeing how the role connects to the bigger mission


Leadership

Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf under the leadership of our Head of Department, School of General studies , AUST Abuja , @ Lizzy Asomugha continues to bring knowledgeable personalities to create meaningful dialogues and growth.

*This week, she spotted a distinguished personality from the Apex Bank , Dame Lizzy Oyibo Agu, mni, as a Guest Speaker on the topic: The Danger of safe dream.*

Dame Agu is a fmr. Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, a Member of the National Institute (mni) SEC 41, 2019, where she held the leadership position of Deputy Monitor General. She is also a Golfer and a Member of the prestigious IBB Int. Golf Club.

*This engagement is significant as it introduces the brilliance of a sought- after speaker, we are fostering conversations that incite insight, challenge perspectives and promote actions towards the growth of the Nigeria youth.*
*Where else would you rather be?*

*Date: Tuesday, 12th May, 2026*
Time: 5:30 PM for 6:00 PM
*Venue: Farm City Cafe, Wuse 2, Abuja.*

Day 2 at the ongoing AfricaX Summit 2026 was impactful day of learning and collaboration. It focused on deepening conversations around innovation amd had in attendance African participants amongst Botswana High Commissioner @ Amb. Philda Nani Kereng, Dr. Harvey from Sierra Leone, Dr Shardey from Ghana.

*Our HoD, school of General studies , who is also the Centre Leader, Centre of Excellence for Gender, Technology and Sustainable Development @ Dr. Lizzy Asomugha presented a paper titled : Inclusive Digital Transformation : Bridging the gender gap in Nigeria’s Tech ecosystem*

She argued that the persistence of the gender digital divide has far-reaching implications for economic productivity, innovation capacity, and inclusive growth.

*To address these challenges, her paper proposes a multi-level Inclusive Digital Transformation on policy reform, capacity building, infrastructure expansion, and innovation support systems tailored to women.*

We are happy to see Madam HoD both anchor and present a paper amongst such a knowledgeable professionals determined to see Nigeria advance in technology.





/YoungStersInTech

Elevation indeed!! Congratulations ma'am for the Promotion

*Earlier today, Students of African University of Science and Technology Abuja led by the Ag. Head of Department, School of General Studies , and the Centre Leader, Centre of Excellence for Gender, Dr. Lizzy Asomugha alongside Chief Librarian , Mrs Buchi Ekpolomo, embarked on an insightful acadmic excursion to the National Assembly Library Trust as part of the field work for AUST 211: Use of Library and ICT.*

The visit offered students hands-on exposure to modern library systems, research resources, and the role of information in legislative processes, while also deepening their appreciation for reading, research, and information literacy.

*A standout moment was the Madam Speaker’s Corner, celebrating Rt. Hon. Patricia Eteh, Nigeria’s only female Speaker, where a student, Deborah Afiagh of Software Engineering, stepped into the role, bringing the experience to life.*

Also the Women in Leadership corner where prominent women like Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Amina Mohammed, Sarah Jibril, the first woman to contest for Presidential election 🗳️, Chinyere Oyemuchey , the first woman pilot , and others were all displayed.

*An enriching and inspiring outing that reinforces the value of practical learning and civic awareness.*



*NASS, Abuja 🇳🇬 16th April, 2026**