Campus Security: FUTO VC, Prof. Dozie Seeks Stronger Police Ties

Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, has sought stronger ties with the Police to boost security on campus.

The Vice-Chancellor made this known on Monday September 7, 2026 when he led members of the University Management on a courtesy visit to the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Garba Bosso.

Briefing the Police Commissioner, Prof. Dozie said the University places a high premium on campus safety, noting that a secure environment is essential for effective teaching, learning, and research.

He said FUTO would strengthen its support for crime prevention around the University axis through timely intelligence sharing and the provision of necessary logistics support, while urging closer engagement between the University’s Security Unit and the Police.

In response, CP Bosso commended the Vice-Chancellor for the visit, and assured the University Management of the Command’s readiness to work closely with the University.

He directed increased police patrols and visibility around FUTO and its environs, and called for continuous engagement between the University Security Unit and the relevant Divisional Police Officers for prompt response to security concerns.

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Remy Uche; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. C.C. Ogueke; Registrar, Mr. Chiedozie Uba; representative of the Bursar, Mr. Okechukwu Oji; University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Justina Ekere; and the Chief Security Officer, DSP Patrick Egwu (Rtd).