Futo news 2020

Futo News 2020! Here are some of the top news stories from FUTO (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) in 2020:

Academics

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Chinedu N. Okoro was appointed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of FUTO in January 2020, succeeding Professor Michael F. Fubara.
  2. New Faculty of Engineering: FUTO launched its new Faculty of Engineering in October 2020, with the aim of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of engineering.
  3. Research Grants: FUTO received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research projects in various fields.

Campus Life

  1. Student Union Elections: The FUTO Students' Union held its annual elections in February 2020, with a new set of executives taking office.
  2. Campus Development: FUTO continued its campus development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and other infrastructure.
  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, providing support and services in areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental conservation.
  2. Industry Partnerships: FUTO strengthened its partnerships with industries and organizations, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
  3. Alumni Association: FUTO's Alumni Association continued to grow, with many alumni returning to the university to give back to their alma mater through mentorship, sponsorship, and other forms of support.

Awards and Recognition

  1. Best University in Nigeria: FUTO was ranked as one of the best universities in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2020.
  2. Research Awards: FUTO researchers received several awards and recognition for their research contributions, including the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) Awards and the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) Awards.
  3. International Collaborations: FUTO collaborated with international universities and organizations, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the International Association of Universities (IAU).

These are just a few of the top news stories from FUTO in 2020.