Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi
| Motto | Innovation Drives Transformation |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2021 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Leo Daniel |
| Location | , , |
| Government Approved | 2021 |
| Website | futia.edu.ng |
The Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is a federal government-owned university located in Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1]
History[edit]
It was founded in 2021 driven by the federal government of Nigeria as one of the satellite higher institutions for the proposed National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Abuja. The National Institute of Technology is proposed to be a center for students drawn from all six satellite schools of the institute and beyond Nigeria who will contribute to technological research and innovations.[2][3]
The other satellite universities of technology established around the same time are located in Adamawa State, Akure, Owerri, Niger State and Jigawa state.[2]
The principal officers of the university were appointed by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in February 2022.[4] Professor Leo Daniel was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Offiongita Nkang was appointed as the Registrar, Mr. Frasmus-Mbobo was appointed as the Bursar and Professor Philip U. Akor was appointed as the Librarian of the university.[3][5]
Programmes[edit]
- School of Computing and Information Technology.
The school houses the following departments, Department of Computer Science, Department of Cyber Security, and Department of Library and Information Technology.
- School of Engineering and Technology.
The school houses the following departments, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Department of Software Engineering.
- School of Pure and Applied Science
The school houses the following departments, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Department of Microbiology, and Department of Physics.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ↑ Anthony, Lovina (2021-07-18). "FG to site Fed University of Technology in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About". Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (2022-02-16). "FG appoints four new tertiary institutions' principal officers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ "FG Appoints Vice Chancellors, Other Principal Officers for 4 New Specialised Varsities". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ "We don't have aviation industry in Nigeria – Prof. Daniel - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. July 2017. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ Campus, School (2023-02-28). "List of Courses Offered in Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) | NUC Approved". School Campus. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ↑ "Welcome". Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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