Bonny: Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to national development through the training of highly-skilled manpower. The newly-established university has commenced academic activities with about 1,500 students.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the university is focused on producing graduates who will position Nigeria competitively in the areas of technology and environmental sciences. The academic programmes are designed to equip students with relevant knowledge and practical skills needed to address contemporary technological and environmental challenges facing the country.
Prof. Aribisala stated that on a national scale, the university aims to develop human capital capable of driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. By investing in quality education, research, and capacity building, the university aspires to shape professionals who will contribute to Nigeria’s development agenda.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that the university’s graduates would make significant impacts both locally and internationally in advancing technology and environmental sciences. He emphasized the recruitment of top scholars in the Nigerian university system to enhance the quality of education provided.
Discussing the programmes offered, Aribisala highlighted the institution’s focus on its mandate with faculties in Engineering and Technology, Natural and Applied Sciences, Computing, and Environmental Sciences. These faculties aim to be at the forefront of developing technological solutions to protect the environment.
Aribisala also commended the Federal Government for the take-off grants provided for the development of the university, noting that the support surpassed that of other conventional universities.