FUTA Admits 3,505 Undergraduate Students for 2017/18 Session.
No fewer than 3,505 students took their matriculation oath at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) for the 2017/2018 academic session.
Speaking at the matriculation ceremony of the newly admitted student, the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Joseph Fuwape, charged the fresh students to aim for academic excellence and contribute their quota towards re-branding the institution.
He said “we are focused on our vision to promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment and scholarly activities which engender development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to the society. You should also contribute your quota in making FUTA maintain its enviable status as you key into this vision and mission. I urge you to aim for high academic standard and clear visions.”
Prof. Fuwape said by their choice of FUTA, the new students have joined the Centre of Excellence with a soaring reputation that guarantees them a bright future.
He said FUTA staff and students are proud of its unique standing and enviable reputation in teaching and research as a specialized university.
The VC disclosed that in a recent survey conducted by the University, it was found that FUTA’s graduates were favourably rated by their employers in terms of competence, communication skills ICT proficiency and general human relation.
Professor Fuwape congratulated the parents and also charged them to see to it that necessary bills are paid on time and follow up their wards by visiting and calling them regularly.
Highpoint of the event is when the Registrar of the institution, Mr Richard Arifalo, administered the matriculation oaths on the students while the matriculation register was signed to signal the conclusion of their registration formalities as bona fide students of the institution.
