Federal University of Technology, Minna explained

Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger state
Motto:Technology for Empowerment
Type:Public
Country:Nigeria
Coordinates:9.5836°N 6.5463°W
Campus:Main (Gidan Kwano) and Mini (Bosso) Campuses
Colours: Purple
Other Name:FutMX
Undergrad:25,000+[1]
Postgrad:2000+

Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna) is a Federal Government owned University located in Minna, Nigeria.[2] [3]

FUT Minna specializes in technological education and offers bachelor's and master's degrees in various technology-inclined fields.[4] The University is a designated Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs, and also small arms design in partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria [5]

FUT Minna was founded in 1983, and the first Vice-Chancellor was Professor J.O. Ndagi who served from 1983 to 1990. The governing bodies are the Council and the Senate. In the beginning, the University took over the facilities of the former Government Teachers' College Bosso, for use permanently. This site now serves as the Bosso Campus of the University. The main campus Gidan Kwano which is situated on 10,650 hectares of land is located along the Minna - Kataeregi - Bida Road. The Institution is listed in the Guide to Higher Education in Africa, Association of African Universities and the International Association of Universities, 1999.

Library

The University Library was established in 1984 and is known as the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Library. [6] The library is subscribed to many databases with over 80,000 collections of printed books, journals and other materials to enhance teaching, learning and research of the university community. The Information technology service unit has over 350 computers with internet connectivity that provide access to electronic resources. The present University Librarian is Dr. Katamba Abubakar Saka. The main library has the following units:

The branch library is located in Bosso Campus for supporting services such as Reference service and the library is called Auwal Ibrahim Library. All these units are grouped into three departments for effective services.

Faculties

As of 2018 the university has 10 schools (faculties):

Centres

Affiliations

Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos State, NigeriaFederal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Recreation and sports

As part of its overall fitness program, the university includes a floodlit sports arena on both campuses, athletics cinder tracks, badminton indoor courts, basketball courts, table tennis facilities, volleyball courts, football pitches, a fitness gymnasium, extensive pedestrian walkways, a 9-hole golf course and a student recreation centre.

The student-run radio station Search FM 92.3 Campus radio started official transmission in August 2010. Unfortunately, the radio station was gutted by fire in 2013. As of now, the radio station has a new building and a fully equipped studio which was commissioned in 2014 by the Vice Chancellor.[19]

Vice-Chancellors

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Federal University of Technology, Minna - VC Inaugural Address. 2022-12-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150909042503/https://futminna.edu.ng/inaugural-speech-of-professor-faruk-adamu-kuta/ . 2015-09-09 . dead .
  2. Web site: Federal University of Technology Minna . www.4icu.org. 10 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Reorganisation of AJLAIS management.(Professional News and Events)(African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science). https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145418/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-180748252.html. dead. September 24, 2015. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science. March 10, 2013. April 1, 2008.
  4. Web site: Welcome new members.(Inside ASAE). November 1, 2004. Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924122052/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-124937961.html. September 24, 2015. March 10, 2013.
  5. Web site: FUT Minna Manufactures First Carbon Nanoparticles in Nigeria. Spotlight report. 2020-01-15. 2020-01-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20200116013851/http://www.spotlightreports.com.ng/fut-minna-manufatures-first-carbon-nanoparticles-nigeria/. dead.
  6. Web site: History of the Library – FUTMINNA Library . 2022-12-28 . en-US.
  7. Web site: School of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology . skylarmike . 10 May 2018 . 14 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210614215826/https://saat.futminna.edu.ng/index.php/en/ . dead .
  8. Web site: School of Electrical Engineering and Technology . 12 June 2017.
  9. Web site: FUT MINNA - SCHOOL OF INFRASTRUCTURE, PROCESS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY . 2022-07-17 . centers.futminna.edu.ng.
  10. Web site: School of Innovative Technology . Godwin Increase . 10 May 2009.
  11. Web site: School of Environmental Technology . 15 August 2019 . Prof. (Mrs.) S. N. Zubairu.
  12. Web site: School of Life Sciences . Godwin Increase . 12 May 2016.
  13. Web site: School of Physical Sciences . Godwin Increase . 6 November 2014.
  14. Web site: Schooly of Information commuincation and Technology . Godwin Increase . 15 March 2009.
  15. Web site: 6 November 2012. School of Science And Technology Education.
  16. Web site: Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Minna – Technology for Empowerment . 2022-07-17 . en-US.
  17. Web site: A look at Futminna's science and technology drive..
  18. Web site: ACEMFS. AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR MYCOTOXIN AND FOOD SAFETY. en-gb. 2020-05-17.
  19. News: Fire- guts Fut minna radio station. 16 January 2013. Channels TV. 12 March 2013. Channelstv.com.

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