Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has announced it's matriculation ceremony date for the 2016/2017 academic session newly admitted students.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Matriculation Ceremony for new students for the 2016/2017 Academic Session will take place on FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10,2017 at the University Auditorium by 9.00am.
It is mandatory for all fresh students to participate in the event and sign the matriculation register to conclude their registration formalities as bona fide students of the university.
Only new students who are properly robed in the Matriculation Gown will be allowed into the venue of the Ceremony.
Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA Vice Chancellor urged fresh students not to jeopardize their studentship.
The Management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure on Monday 16th January began a week long orientation programme for its newly admitted students for the 2016/2017 academic session.
Chairman at the occasion and Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebiyi Daramola fnaae, while addressing the students congratulated them for scaling through the admission exercise that brought them in, and urged them not to jeopardize the golden opportunity.
He encouraged them to be strong and mentally prepared for the academic task ahead which is a leap from their secondary school experience.
Speaking on the freedom that University environment offers, he said “coming into the university avail you an unusual measure of freedom that most of you are not probably used to.
There will be no one to police you to do the right thing at the right time. It will be expected of you to display discipline, integrity, hard work, orderliness, good character and promptness which are exceptional attributes required of you to be successful both in character and in learning in the university”.
He advised them to treasure profitable positive relationships and work towards leaving good memories behind upon completing their studies.
“Let it be said of you that you are responsible students. Now that you have become ambassadors of this great citadel of learning, you are to carry yourselves in such a way that will not tarnish the image of the university or bring it to disrepute. You are enjoined to be law abiding, responsible and dedicated to your studies so as to justify your parents and guardians investment.”
Daramola assured them of management’s readiness to look after their welfare through adequate and timely provision of social amenities, academic facilities and municipal services conducive for teaching and learning. Corroborating the Vice Chancellor, Dean, Students’ Affairs Division, Professor Kayode Alese said “for you to actualize your purpose in the university, you must act wisely and smartly. There is no parent or guardian to monitor or guide you to be studious or be of good behavior. Therefore, you are enjoined to be law abiding, responsible and diligent to prove your worth as students and to have good behaviour. The university will ensure adequate provision of amenities to ensure you are comfortable with your studies. The Students Affairs Division is your home away from home. The division is there to assist you. We have professional counsellors who can guide you on how to solve your life challenges.”
Various papers titled FUTA: From obscurity to prominence; University studentship, challenges and prospect, plans, purpose and pursuit of excellence were delivered by prominent resource persons. The students were also taken through the rudiments of library usage, health care, ICT infrastructure and dangers of internet fraud, sports and recreational activities, campus security and the need to shun cultism among other topics.
Some of the students expressed their delight in gaining admission to the country’s best university of technology and promised to be good students by abiding by the law and regulations guiding their studentship.
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, FUTA has released it's academic calendar for the first semester, 2016/2017 academic session.
The management of the Federal University Of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has approved the Academic Calendar for the first semester, 2016/2017 Academic Session as follows:
FUTA ACADEMIC CALENDAR – 1ST SEMESTER 2015/2016.
Monday 12th December 2016- Online Registration Commences
Tuesday 3rd January, 2017- Arrival of Students (Registration Continues)
Monday 9th to Friday 13th January 2017- Orientation for Fresh Students
Friday 13th January 2017- Normal Registration Ends
Monday 16th January 2017- Lectures Commence (Late Registration Commences)
Friday 20th January 2017- Late Registration Ends
Friday 27th January2017 – Matriculation Ceremony
Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd March 2017- Semester Break
Wednesday 10th April 2017- Lectures End
Tuesday 11th –Sunday 16th April 2017- Lecture- free Week
Tuesday 18th April 2017- First Semester Examinations Commence
Wednesday 10th May 2017- First Semester Examinations End
Thursday 11th May – Thursday 1st June 2017- Inter Semester Break
(Summary: 13 weeks for lectures: 1 week for Registration; 2 weeks for Examination)
Federal University of Technology Akure's, FUTO, Official website has been taken down by suspected Hackers called 'Indonesian Party'.
The website ( http://www.futa.edu.ng ) is said to have been taken over by the said hackers for the past 20 hours. No Official statement has been released from the citadel of learning to clarify this.
Photo & status of the website as at 9:14 am today can be seen here....
The Above image popped up on our screen when we try to access the official site of Federal University Akure.
Seems the hackers are just passing a message to the web admin to be security conscious as the inscription depicts such.
The Hackers known as Indonesian Cod Party had the below inscription written on the site.
If your web have been hacked, Blame yourself who can not keep it, do not blame others because it is his hobby.
Its sad that this incident is occurring at this critical moment when aspirants are awaiting more list from the institution.
Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has postponed it's resumption date for the commencement of the 2016/2017 academic session.
This is to inform all the students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) that the management of the university has postponed the resumption date for the 2016/2017 academic session due to the disruption of municipal services occasioned by the ongoing action of some unions in the University.
The resumption date for the 2016/17 academic session has been postponed indefinitely.
A NEW resumption date will be fixed by the Committee of Deans in conjunction with the Senate of the University.
This will be communicated to all new and returning students in due course.
Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, has released its 2nd Batch Admission List For the 2016/2017 Academic Session.
This is to inform all candidates who participated in the admission screening exercise of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) that the 2nd Batch of admission list for 2016/2017 has been released.
