Your Welfare and Success, My Priority — FUTO VC To Students

Owerri, Nigeria — Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, has declared that the welfare, academic success, personal growth, safety, and overall wellbeing of students remain central priorities of his administration.

Prof. Dozie made this declaration during a meeting with FUTO student leaders as part of his ongoing engagement with the university’s stakeholders since assuming office.

The meeting, held at the University Council Chamber, was attended by Executive members of the Student Union Government, members of the Students’ Representative Council, Students Judicial Council, Faculty and hostel representatives, leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B, among others.

FUTO student leaders listen with interest as the VC, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie addresses them during his maiden interaction with them at the University's Council Chambers.

Addressing the student leaders, Prof. Dozie outlined his administration’s plans for students as contained in his blueprint for the university and assured them of his commitment to their utmost welfare.

A university can only fulfil its mandate when its students are empowered to learn, innovate, and thrive in a conducive environment. Therefore, I say to you that your overall success is our success and we are committed to that.

He stated that his administration will preserve and advance the vision of the university, ensure security, discipline, and protection of university property, and build a culture of dialogue and inclusion.

Prof. Dozie further disclosed that his administration is committed to preparing students for the future and urged them to compete globally by making the best use of their time at the university.

FUTO VC, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie addressing FUTO student leaders during his maiden interactive session with them at the University's Council Chambers.

I encourage you to take your studies seriously, develop practical and digital skills, pursue innovation and entrepreneurship, build strong character and integrity and position yourselves as future leaders and solution providers,” Prof. Dozie admonished the students.

He called for the cooperation of students, describing the journey to administer the University to greater heights as a shared responsibility.

A highlight of the meeting was an interactive session where the students commended the Vice-Chancellor and raised areas of concern. The Vice-Chancellor assured them that their observations would be duly addressed. Copies of the Vice-Chancellor’s blueprint were also distributed to the student leaders.

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. E.C. Esenwa; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. C.M. Agu; the University Registrar, Mr. Chiedozie Uba; and the University Librarian, Dr. Mrs. J.N. Ekere. Also present were the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. C.E. Orji, and the University's Chief Security Officer, Patrick Egwu.

By Joy Nnodi
University Public Relations Officer