Futo news 2019

Futo News 2019! Here are some of the top news stories from FUTO (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) in 2019:

Academics

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Chinedu O. Okoro took over as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of FUTO in January 2019, succeeding Professor Francis C. Eze.
  2. New Faculty of Engineering: FUTO launched its Faculty of Engineering in September 2019, with the aim of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of engineering.
  3. Research Grants: The university received research grants from various organizations, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), to support research projects in areas such as renewable energy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

Campus Life

  1. Student Union Elections: The FUTO Students' Union held elections in February 2019, with a new set of executives taking office to represent the students' interests.
  2. Campus Development: The university continued to develop its infrastructure, with new projects including the construction of a new library, a student center, and upgraded facilities for the Faculty of Science.
  3. Sports and Games: FUTO's sports teams participated in various inter-university competitions, including the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) and the West African University Games (WAUG).

Community Engagement

  1. Community Outreach: FUTO's community outreach program continued to engage with local communities, with initiatives such as health fairs, environmental clean-up exercises, and educational programs for secondary school students.
  2. Industry Partnerships: The university strengthened its partnerships with industries, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to promote research and development in the oil and gas sector.
  3. Alumni Association: The FUTO Alumni Association was re-launched in 2019, with the aim of promoting networking, mentorship, and community service among alumni.

Other News

  1. Ranking: FUTO was ranked among the top 10 universities in Nigeria by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in 2019.
  2. International Collaboration: The university signed MoUs with international institutions, including the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Town, to promote academic collaboration and exchange programs.
  3. Staff Development: FUTO organized various staff development programs, including workshops and conferences, to enhance the skills and knowledge of its academic and non-academic staff.

These are just a few of the top news stories from FUTO in 2019.