FUTO Orientates New Staff on Administrative Procedures, Work Ethics

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has held a one-day orientation workshop for newly employed staff, with a charge on employees to uphold professionalism, integrity, discipline, and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.

The workshop, organised by the University's Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) on the authority of Management, took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri International Conference Centre, FUTO.

Declaring the workshop open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, emphasised the importance of familiarising new employees with the University's administrative framework, established procedures and institutional expectations.

Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. C. C. Ogueke, he charged the participants to approach the workshop with an open mind, and apply the knowledge gained to their respective Units.

Earlier in his address, the Registrar, Mr. Chiedozie Uba, highlighted the responsibilities expected of staff, including punctuality, integrity, confidentiality, discipline and adherence to ethical standards. He stressed that the effective functioning and reputation of the University depend on the conduct and commitment of its workforce.

The Registrar also acknowledged the University's reciprocal obligations to its employees, including the need to provide a safe and conducive working environment, and attend to staff welfare. He noted that a productive workplace requires commitment from both the institution and its employees.

Four resource persons addressed key aspects of university administration and professional conduct. Former Registrar, Mr. Orje Ishegh-Nor, spoke on “Administrative Structure of the University and Channels of Communication,” while the Director of CHRD, John Nnabuihe, presented an overview of the rules and regulations governing the University.

Also speaking, former Registrar of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Mrs. Odisa Okeke, examined “Discipline: Categories of Misconduct and Applicable Penalties,” while former Registrar of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Prince Eddy Njemanze, addressed “Work Ethics and Ethical Conduct in the University.”

The presentations exposed participants to the University's administrative processes, institutional regulations, disciplinary framework and the professional standards expected of members of staff.

An interactive session followed, during which participants sought clarification on issues relating to university administration, staff responsibilities and workplace conduct. The resource persons responded accordingly, drawing on their wealth of experience in university administration.

Over 180 newly employed members of staff, including teaching and non-teaching, attended the workshop.