FUTO VC Calls For Military Support To Enhance Campus Security

As part of his strategic engagements with security agencies, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Prof. I.N.S Dozie, has called on the Nigerian Army to strengthen security within the University community.

Prof. Dozie made the call on Thursday, September 10, 2026, during a visit to the Commander of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Brig. Gen. A. Ahmed, at the Brigade Headquarters.

Briefing the Brigade Commander, Prof. Dozie acknowledged the commitment of the Military to the University, and recalled the long-standing cordial relationship between the University and the Brigade.

The Vice-Chancellor commended the Command for their prompt response each time the University called for assistance. He expressed optimism that, with adequate security arrangements, security would be enhanced on campus to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.

“We are collaborating with other security agencies and they have assured us of their commitment. The military base is our closest neighbour, and together, we can ensure sustained security on campus and its environs,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

In his response, the Brigade Commander commended the Vice-Chancellor’s visit, and described it as proof of Prof. Dozie’s genuine concern for the safety of students and staff.

Represented by the Brigade Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. A.A. Jir, the Commander lauded the Vice-Chancellor’s inter-agency collaboration approach towards security, and assured the University Management that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring better security arrangements for the University.

“The Brigade will intensify patrols within the University and its environs while we work out other modalities to tackle the situation with a view to proffering a lasting solution,” he said.

The Commander also urged the University Management to strengthen engagement with host communities as part of broader efforts to enhance intelligence gathering and community-based security.

The Vice-Chancellor was joined on the visit by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Engr. Prof. Remy Uche; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. C.C. Ogueke, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Development and Innovation), Prof. E.B. Etuk.

Others were the Registrar, Mr. Chiedozie Uba; the Bursar, Mrs. Ebere Nwadike, represented by Mr. Okechukwu Oji, and the University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Justina Ekere.