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Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti<\/p>\n
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, has formally welcomed 1,564 pioneer students into its academic community, marking a significant milestone in the institution\u2019s rapid growth less than a year after its establishment.<\/p>\n
At the maiden matriculation ceremony held in Iyin-Ekiti, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, described the event as a defining moment for the university, which has already commenced full academic activities across 36 departments in four faculties.<\/p>\n
While congratulating the students, Aribisala underlined that excellence and discipline would remain the cornerstone of the institution. He declared a zero-tolerance stance on drug abuse, sexual misconduct, and cultism, stressing that the university is committed to nurturing not only academic brilliance but also sound character.<\/p>\n
The VC also appealed to well-meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies to partner with the young institution through donations and public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n
According to him, the university urgently requires laboratories, workshop equipment, buses, a modern library complex, faculty buildings, hostel accommodation, and other critical infrastructure to accelerate its development.<\/p>\n
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the university. He also acknowledged the support of the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Chairman of Council, Senator Binta Garba; Mr Emmanuel Emefieim; and Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, for their leadership roles in laying a solid foundation for the institution.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Bamidele described the university as a dream fulfilled and a strategic investment in Nigeria\u2019s technological and environmental future. He revealed plans to expand the institution with additional faculties in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.<\/p>\n
In a major boost to research and innovation, Bamidele pledged an annual grant of N200 million over five years \u2013 amounting to N1 billion \u2013 to fund research activities for university lecturers.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Governing Council, Binta Garba, charged the new students to become worthy ambassadors of the institution, urging them to envision a future in which they would leave the university better than they found it.<\/p>\n
The ceremony also featured generous welfare packages facilitated by the senate leader for both students and staff. Each matriculating student received a 10kg bag of rice, a yam tuber, 2kg of garri, a customised face cap and T-shirt, N20,000 cash, and an official congratulatory letter. Staff members got a 50kg bag of rice and N50,000 each.<\/p>\n
With its strong start, expanding academic structure, and robust research funding, FUTES appears poised to become a major hub for technological and environmental innovation in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, March 4, 2026, 3:32 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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