FUTO VC, Prof. Dozie Highlights Chaplaincies’ Role in Students’ Character Formation

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie, has highlighted the role of religious chaplaincies in promoting discipline, tolerance, and good conduct among students, noting that character formation is an important complement to academic excellence.

Prof. Dozie stated this on Monday, October 5, 2026, when he received a delegation from the Anglican Chapel of Light (ACOL), FUTO, led by its Chaplaincy Council Chairman, HRH Eze Prof. Ikenna Nwachukwu, at the University’s Council Chambers.

The delegation introduced the Chapel’s new Chaplain, Rev. Chiedozie Ugwuanya and his wife to the Vice-Chancellor, and sought the University’s assistance in areas of mutual interest.

Speaking during the visit, Eze Prof. Nwachukwu thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his open-door policy and the cordial relationship between the University and the Chapel. He described the new Chaplain as an experienced pastor committed to the spiritual and moral development of students and staff.

In his remarks, Rev. Ugwuanya pledged to work closely with the University administration in advancing the Chaplaincy’s mission. He also appealed for support in addressing needs within and around the Chapel premises.

Receiving the delegation, Prof. Dozie commended the contribution of religious institutions to the moral development of members of the University community, particularly students.

“Our desire is to complement the efforts of the Chaplaincy in raising students who are not only academically sound but also upright in character,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

Members of the University Management present during the visit were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Engr. Prof. Remy Uche; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. C.C. Ogueke; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Development and Innovation), Prof. E.B. Etuk; Registrar, Mr. Chiedozie Uba; Bursar’s representative, Mr. Okechukwu Orji, and the University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Justina N. Ekere.