Futo news 2019 2020
Here are some notable news stories related to FUTO (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) for 2019 and 2020:
2019
- FUTO gets new Vice-Chancellor: Professor Chinedu O. Okoro took over as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of FUTO in January 2019, succeeding Professor Michael F. Fubara.
- FUTO introduces new academic programs: The university introduced new academic programs in the 2018/2019 academic session, including a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, and a Master of Science in Renewable Energy.
- FUTO wins NUC's Best University in Nigeria award: FUTO was awarded the Best University in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in November 2019, in recognition of its outstanding performance in academic and research activities.
- FUTO's Department of Electrical Engineering gets accreditation: The Department of Electrical Engineering, FUTO, received accreditation from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in August 2019.
2020
- FUTO's 34th Convocation Ceremony: The university held its 34th Convocation Ceremony in March 2020, where a total of 12,351 students were awarded various degrees.
- FUTO introduces online courses: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FUTO introduced online courses for its students, allowing them to continue their studies remotely.
- FUTO's Department of Computer Science gets accreditation: The Department of Computer Science, FUTO, received accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in February 2020.
- FUTO's Research and Development Centre gets equipment: The Research and Development Centre, FUTO, received equipment worth millions of naira from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in January 2020, to enhance research activities in the university.
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