A total of 240 out of 2,747 graduating students
of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), will bag First Class
honours during the institution’s 36th Convocation Ceremony.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji,
disclosed this on Friday, November 7, 2025, at a press briefing to
herald the convocation activities.
According to her, 1,479 students will graduate
with Second Class (Upper Division), 912 with Second Class
(Lower Division), and 116 with Third Class degrees.
Akindunbi Aduragbemi Isaac
of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering emerged as the Best
Graduating Student with an outstanding CGPA of 4.98 out of 5.0. He
will deliver the valedictory speech on behalf of his set on Friday,
November 14, 2025.
867 Postgraduate Degrees to Be Awarded
Professor Oladiji further revealed that 867
graduands will receive higher degrees, comprising 86 Postgraduate
Diplomas (PGD), 627 Master of Technology (MTech) degrees, and 154
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awards. The postgraduate convocation will hold
on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
The Vice Chancellor also announced that the Convocation
Lecture, titled “Strategies and Tactics for Solving Skills Challenges in
Nigeria: The Roles of Government, Institutions and the Youth,” will be
delivered by Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN), a former Attorney-General
and Minister of Justice, and former Minister of Labour.
FUTA at the Next Level
Speaking under the theme of her address, “FUTA at
the Next Level,” Professor Oladiji said the university has been
repositioned for a sustainable future built on academic excellence, global
competitiveness, and inclusive growth.
“This administration has laid a foundation built on
academic excellence, financial sustainability, global competitiveness, and
inclusive growth,” she said. “It is a future that seeks to empower staff,
inspire students, strengthen communities, and further put Nigeria on the global
map of innovation and research.”
She noted that under her leadership, FUTA had enhanced
its global partnerships through international research collaborations
and faculty exchanges with institutions in Spain, the United Kingdom, and
Germany.
Strengthened Global and Industry
Partnerships
Professor Oladiji highlighted FUTA’s partnerships with
industries and research institutions, including Green Energy International
Limited and LekOil Joint Venture, under the Nigerian Content
Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The joint five-year research
project aims to advance hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation in the Otakikpo
Field, Niger Delta, with FUTA staff serving as Lead Researchers.
She also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
the Visitor to the university, for approving the establishment of a Teaching
Hospital for FUTA, a ?1 billion Federal Government special intervention
for agricultural commercial farming, and the Students Loan Fund (NELFUND)
initiative for indigent students.
“These interventions have raised the bar for the
institution — to train professionals in medical and allied fields, enhance food
security through large-scale farming, and support students financially,” she
said.
Appreciation and Outlook
Professor Oladiji expressed appreciation to FUTA’s Governing
Council, staff, students, and alumni for their contributions to the
university’s growth, commending their cooperation and commitment to peace and
development.
Concluding, she remarked:
“FUTA is now a key player in the global academic
arena. It is living up to its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading citadels
of excellence and innovation. Join us as we celebrate excellence during the
36th Convocation Ceremony.”
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