Futo latest news 2017
Futo (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) is a federal university located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news about Futo from 2017:
- Futo Gets New Vice-Chancellor: In October 2017, Professor Chinedu O. Nebo was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Futo, succeeding Professor Francis C. Eze. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Futo Celebrates 30th Anniversary: In November 2017, Futo celebrated its 30th anniversary with a grand ceremony that featured a lecture by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedu O. Nebo, and a visit by the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Futo Partners with IBM: In August 2017, Futo signed a partnership agreement with IBM to establish a Centre of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The centre aims to provide training and research opportunities in data science and AI. (Source: ITRealms)
- Futo Students Protest Over Poor Conditions: In June 2017, students of Futo protested over poor conditions in the university, including inadequate power supply, poor water supply, and lack of infrastructure. (Source: Punch News)
- Futo Gets N1.2 Billion for Infrastructure Development: In May 2017, the Imo State Government allocated N1.2 billion for the development of infrastructure in Futo, including the construction of new buildings and renovation of existing ones. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Futo Hosts International Conference on Renewable Energy: In April 2017, Futo hosted an international conference on renewable energy, which featured presentations by experts from around the world. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
- Futo Students Win National Quiz Competition: In March 2017, students of Futo won the national quiz competition organized by the Nigerian Society of Engineers. (Source: Daily Trust)
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