Futo latest news 2019

Futo (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) is a federal university located in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news updates about Futo from 2019:

  1. Futo Gets New Vice-Chancellor: In August 2019, Professor Chinedu O. Nebo was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Futo, succeeding Professor Michael F. Fubara.
  2. Futo Celebrates 30th Anniversary: In October 2019, 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, Hope Uzodinma.
  3. Futo Partners with IBM: In September 2019, Futo signed a partnership agreement with IBM to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The partnership aims to promote research and innovation in AI and data science in Nigeria.
  4. Futo Wins NUC Award: In November 2019, Futo won the National Universities Commission (NUC) Award for the Best University in Nigeria in the category of "University with the Best Research Output".
  5. Futo Introduces New Programmes: In January 2019, Futo introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Renewable Energy.
  6. Futo Hosts International Conference: In July 2019, Futo hosted an international conference on "Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology" which featured presentations by renowned experts in the field.
  7. Futo Wins NAFEST Award: In October 2019, Futo won the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Award for the Best University in Nigeria in the category of "Best Cultural Display".
  8. Futo Partners with UNICEF: In August 2019, Futo partnered with UNICEF to establish a Centre for Child Health and Development. The centre aims to promote research and innovation in child health and development in Nigeria.
  9. Futo Introduces E-Learning Platform: In September 2019, Futo introduced an e-learning platform to enhance online learning and teaching on campus.
  10. Futo Celebrates World Environment Day: In June 2019, Futo celebrated World Environment Day with a clean-up exercise and a lecture on environmental sustainability.

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