Futminna latest news 2019
Here are some of the latest news from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) in 2019:
- Resumption of Academic Activities: FUTMINNA resumed academic activities on January 14, 2019, after a prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
- New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Abdullahi Bala was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of FUTMINNA on January 24, 2019, taking over from Professor Musa G. Gidado.
- Convocation Ceremony: FUTMINNA held its 24th Convocation Ceremony on November 22-23, 2019, where 12,000 students were awarded various degrees.
- Research Grants: The university received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research projects in various fields.
- Infrastructure Development: FUTMINNA continued to develop its infrastructure, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a state-of-the-art library.
- Partnership with International Institutions: The university signed partnership agreements with international institutions, including the University of Nottingham, UK, and the University of Ghana, to promote academic collaboration and exchange programs.
- Alumni Association: The FUTMINNA Alumni Association was re-launched in 2019 to promote networking and community service among alumni.
- Sports and Cultural Activities: The university's sports and cultural teams participated in various competitions, including the National University Games and the FUTMINNA Cultural Festival.
- Community Service: FUTMINNA students and staff participated in community service activities, including environmental clean-up exercises and health outreach programs.
- Ranking: FUTMINNA was ranked among the top 10 universities in Nigeria by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in 2019.
These are just a few of the latest news from FUTMINNA in 2019. If you're looking for more specific information or updates, I can try to help you with that!