Federal University of Technology Owerri explained

Federal University of Technology Owerri
Motto:Technology For Service
Established:1980
Type:Public
Vice Chancellor:Professor Nnenna Oti
City:Owerri
State:Imo State
Country:Nigeria
Campus:Urban
Other Name:FUTO

The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a federal government university in Owerri West, Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria.[1] The university is bounded by the communities of Eziobodo, Ihiagwa, Obinze, Okolochi and Emeabiam.[2] It is the premier federal university of technology in the South-East and South-South parts of Nigeria.

The university is the oldest university of technology in Nigeria and was established in 1980 by executive fiat with the composition and appointment of the first provisional council by Nigeria's first Executive President, Shehu Shagari.[3] It became the first of three such universities set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria which sought to establish a University of Technology in each geo-political region, particularly in a state which did not have a conventional university.[4]

FUTO began with 225 students and 60 staff (28 academic and 32 non-academic).[5] Like other federal universities in Nigeria, FUTO is headed by a Chancellor who is usually a royal father and followed by a Vice-Chancellor who oversees the daily activities of the university.[6]

The University Senate is the highest decision-making arm of the university. FUTO students are fondly called Futoites and currently there are over 25,000 students. FUTO has over 50 professors.[1] The current vice-chancellor is Professor Nnenna Nnannaya Oti.[7]

History

The university was founded in 1980.[8] It later merged with Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri, absorbing the latter's students.[9]

It is one of the premier technological universities in western Africa.[10] Its student body comprises people from all over west Africa and beyond. It is the only federal university of technology in the south-east of Nigeria, and one of the oldest in West Africa[11]

FUTO has been a partnering university to the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB).[12] JUPEB offers A/Level Programs to Students seeking admission into the Federal University of Technology, Owerri via Direct Entry(DE). FUTO currently admit students into the JUPEB Program Yearly.[13] On 13 April 2021, Prof Nnenna Oti was elected Vice-Chancellor to replace Francis Chukwuemeka Eze whose tenure expired on 19 June 2021.

Schools

Institutes and Academic Support Centres

University Library

See main article: Federal University of Technology Owerri Library. The University Library serves as the pivot of academic pursuit. It was opened to students at the Lake Nwaebere campus on 9 November 1981. The pioneer librarian was Mr Joseph Chike Anafulu. The library has three main blocks: Library Phases II & IV and the E-library.

List of programmes/ courses

School of Agriculture And Agricultural Technology (SAAT)

  1. Agricultural Economics[34]
  2. Agricultural Extension[35]
  3. Animal Science and Technology[36]
  4. Crop Science and Technology[37]
  5. Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology[38]
  6. Forestry and Wildlife Technology[39]
  7. Soil Science and Technology[40]

School of Health Technology (SOHT)

  1. Biomedical Technology[41]
  2. Dental Technology[42]
  3. Environmental Health Science[43]
  4. Optometry[44]
  5. Prosthetics and Orthotics[45]
  6. Public Health Technology[46]

School of Basic Medical Science (SBMS)

  1. School of Basic Medical Science[47]

School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

  1. Computer Science[48]
  2. Cyber Security[49]
  3. Information Technology[50]
  4. Software Engineering[51]

School of Biological Science (SOBS)

  1. Biochemistry[52]
  2. Biology[53]
  3. Biotechnology[54]
  4. Microbiology[55]
  5. Forensic Science[56]

School of Management Technology (SMAT)

  1. Financial Management Technology[57]
  2. Management Technology[58]
  3. Maritime Management Technology[59]
  4. Project Management Technology[60]
  5. Transport Management Technology[61]

School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)

  1. Agricultural and Bio resources Engineering[62]
  2. Chemical Engineering[63]
  3. Civil Engineering[64]
  4. Electrical and Electronics Engineering[65]
  5. Food Science and technology[66]
  6. Material and Metallurgical Engineering[67]
  7. Mechanical Engineering[68]
  8. Mechatronic Engineering[69]
  9. Petroleum Engineering[70]
  10. Polymer and Textile Engineering[71]

School of Physical Science (SOPS)

  1. Chemistry[72]
  2. Geology[73]
  3. Mathematics[74]
  4. Physics[75]
  5. Science Laboratory Technology[76]
  6. Statistics[77]

School of Electrical Systems Engineering Technology (SESET)

  1. School of Electrical Systems Engineering Technology (SESET)[78]

School of Environmental Science (SOES)

  1. Architecture[79]
  2. Building Technology[80]
  3. Environmental Technology[81]
  4. Quantity Surveying[82]
  5. Surveying and Geoinformatics[83]
  6. Urban and Regional Planning[84]

School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)

Directorate of General Studies

Inaugural lectures

The following inaugural lectures have been presented in the university:

Past Inaugural Lectures of FUTO!Lecturer!Topic!Date
C.O.G. ObahCommunication in the service of a NationDec 17, 1986.
E.O.I BanigoFood Processing and Preservation, Paths to self SufficiencyJanuary 18, 1989.
V.O NwokoWhere Rust Doth CorruptNov. 14, 1990
S.C.O Ugbolue In the thrones of Polymer and Textiles
O.O OnyemobiMineral Resources Exploitation, Processing and Utilization : A Sine Qua Nun for Nigeria's Industrial DevelopmentJuly 17, 2002
A.B.I UdedibieIn Search of Food: FUTO and the Nutritional Challenge of Canavalia SeedsSept. 18, 2003
E.O.N OkoraforExpendable Polystyrene Pattern Casting Process: A revolution in metal castingMarch 17, 2004
P.B.U AchiAcquisition of Indigenous Machinery Design Manufacturing: The Engineering Education and Training Perspective June 28, 2004
M.I Nwufor Securing the Harvest to ensure food for all : A Plant pathologist's Perspective
Iloeje, M. U.The Chicken or the Egg: Nature and Nurture: New Genetic Spreadsheets and Gene Pools in the Breeding and Evolution of a New Nigeria-ManNov. 17, 2004
Uzuegbu, J. O.Salvaging Our Food from Fungal Rot, to Ensure Food SecurityOct. 29, 2008
C.S Nwadiaro Inland water Data base as a Sine Qua Non for Fisheries Development in Nigeria March 7, 2009
M.C OfohFood Security and Mitigation of Climate change through ecosystem based agriculture May 27, 2009
Okoro, C. C.Universities as Effective Centres for Science and Technology DevelopmentFeb. 29, 2009
Anyanwu, B. N.Instilling Moral Ethnics in the University Community: A Sine Qua Non for National Growth and DevelopmentJune 10, 2010
Onuoha, Goddy N. The Chemical Pathway: Small Changes that made a Difference[87] March 27, 2013
Eze, Christopher CAgricultural Finance: a Panacea for Agricultural and Rural Development (24th Inaugural Lecture)March 26, 2014
Agwu, Amadi NEnvironmental Health and Sanitation as Panacea to Disease Control and PreventionJuly 23, 2014
Onyeka, Eucheria UFood Security: Concerns and Comforts in Food ProcessingApril 27, 2016
Asoegwu, S. N.Leveraging Food Security Challenges in Nigeria:Through Agricultural Production, Processing and Storage for Mitigating Economic RecessionOct, 24, 2018
Dozie, I. N. S.Microorangisms, Microbial Products and Chronic Disabling Diseases of Humans: New Insights June 26, 2019
Oti, N. N.Man and His Environment: A Soil Scientist's Search for Answers Sept 18, 2019

Vice-chancellors

Deputy Vice Chancellors from 1993

!Names of Deputy Vice Chancellors!Post!Year
Prof.  J.O. DuruDeputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) 1993-1997
Prof. S.C.O UgbolueDeputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)1993-1997
Prof. M.U. IloejeDVC (Academic)1997-2001
Prof.  Jude E. NjokuDVC (Adm)1997-2001
Prof. A.B.I. UdedibieDVC (Acad)2001-2005
Prof.  I.C. OgwudeDVC (Adm)2001-2005
Prof.  Ebong T. EshettDVC (Acad)2006-2010
Prof.  Martin I. NwufoDVC (Adm)2006-2010
Engr. Prof. O.N. OguomaDVC (Acad)2010-2011
Prof. G.I. NwankworDVC (Adm)2010-2011
Prof. (Mrs.) Rose N. NwabuezeDVC(Adm)July 2011- Sept 2013
Prof. B.N. OnwuagbaDVC(Acad)2011-2015
Prof. F.C. EzeDVC (Adm)Sept. 13, 2013 -  June 18, 2016
Prof. Okoro OgbobeDVC (Acad)Sept. 7, 2015-Dec. 15, 2017
Prof.  Israel C. NdukweDVC (Adm)July 19, 2016- July 18, 2018
Prof. Ndukwe J. Okeudo[92] DVC (Acad)2018-2020
Prof J.S. Orebiyi[93] DVC (Adm)2018 to date
Prof. Bede C. Anusionwu[94] DVC (Research, Development &Innovation)2018 to date
Prof. Nnenna Oti[95] [96] DVC (Acad)2020 to date

Nigerian universities ranking

The National University Commission (NUC), the body responsible for universities in Nigeria, has not done an official ranking of Nigerian universities in over 14 years.[97]

However, FUTO is currently ranked the 24th best university in Nigeria, according to 4icu.org.ng.[98]

Notable alumni

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: About Us . 2023-06-09 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  4. Web site: Fast Facts Federal University of Technology Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri. 25 April 2018.
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  7. Web site: FUTO Elect New VC . 2016-03-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160331184659/http://www.medianigeria.com/113674/futo-has-elect-new-vc/ . 2016-03-31 .
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  11. Web site: Top Universities in Africa – Federal University of Technology Owerri. 2017-08-22. Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch Inc.. en-US. 2020-05-24. 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112184952/https://nlipw.com/universities-africa/top-universities-africa-federal-university-technology-owerri/. dead.
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  13. Web site: Application for Admission into the 2021/2022 JUPEB Basic Studies Programme . Federal University of Technology . 19 September 2021 . 10 September 2021.
  14. Web site: Federal University of Technology Owerri - School of Agric & Agric Tech. School of Agric & Agric Tech. 25 April 2018.
  15. Web site: Federal University of Technology - School of Engineering & Engineering Technology. School of Engineering & Engineering Technology. 25 April 2018.
  16. Web site: SOPS Federal University of Technology Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri. 25 April 2018.
  17. Web site: Federal University of Technology - School of Biological Sciences. School of Biological Sciences. 25 April 2018.
  18. Web site: SLIT Federal University of Technology Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri. 25 April 2018.
  19. Web site: S H Tech. Federal University of Technology Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri. 25 April 2018.
  20. Web site: SOES-FUTO Federal University of Technology Owerri. Federal University of Technology Owerri. 25 April 2018.
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  22. Web site: Federal University of Technology - School of Information and Communication Technology. School of Information and Communication Technology. 23 February 2020.
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  34. Web site: Agricultural Economics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  35. Web site: Agricultural Extension . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  36. Web site: Department of Animal Science & Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  37. Web site: Department of Crop Science and Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  38. Web site: Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  39. Web site: Forestry and Wildlife Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  40. Web site: Soil Science and Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  41. Web site: Department of Biomedical Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  42. Web site: Department of Dental Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  43. Web site: Department of Environmental Health Science . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  44. Web site: Department of Optometry . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  45. Web site: Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  46. Web site: Department of Public Health Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  47. Web site: School of Basic Medical Science . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  48. Web site: Department of Computer Science . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  49. Web site: Department of Cyber Security . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  50. Web site: Department of Information Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  51. Web site: Department of Software Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  52. Web site: Department of Biochemistry . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  53. Web site: Department of Biology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  54. Web site: Department of Biotechnology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  55. Web site: Department of Microbiology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  56. Web site: Department of Forensic Science . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  57. Web site: Financial Management Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  58. Web site: Management Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  59. Web site: Maritime Management Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  60. Web site: Project Management Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  61. Web site: Transport Management Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  62. Web site: Department of Agricultural and Bio resources Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  63. Web site: department of Chemical Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  64. Web site: Department of Civil Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  65. Web site: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  66. Web site: Department of Food Science and technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  67. Web site: Department of Material and Metallurgical Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  68. Web site: Department of Mechanical Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  69. Web site: Department of Mechatronic Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  70. Web site: Department of Petroleum Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  71. Web site: Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  72. Web site: Department of Chemistry . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  73. Web site: Department of Geology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  74. Web site: Department of Mathematics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  75. Web site: Department of Physics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  76. Web site: Department of Science Lab Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  77. Web site: Department of Statistics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  78. Web site: School of Electrical Systems Engineering Technology (SESET) . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  79. Web site: Department of Architecture . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  80. Web site: Department of Building Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  81. Web site: Department of Environmental Technology . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  82. Web site: Department of Quantity Surveying . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  83. Web site: Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  84. Web site: Department of Urban and Regional Planning . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  85. Web site: School of Postgraduate Studies . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
  86. Web site: Directorate of General Studiess . 2023-06-05 . Federal University of Technology, Owerri . en-US.
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