FUTO's VC Prof. Dozie Aims for University Transformation

Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Dozie, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), expressed his administration's commitment to transforming the university during a visit from Dr. Henry Okafor, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. Prof. Dozie emphasized FUTO's strengths in academic and technological fields, particularly in Petroleum Engineering and Maritime Technology, and its potential to contribute to the oil and gas sector and the Niger Delta region.

He indicated FUTO's readiness to collaborate with the Ministry on research, innovation, community engagement, and youth empowerment. Prof. Dozie stated, “Our commitment is to leave FUTO better than we met it,” expressing hope for a strong partnership with the Ministry.

Dr. Okafor acknowledged FUTO's strategic importance in the Niger Delta and described it as Nigeria's best university of technology. Accompanying Prof. Dozie were members of the university's management team, including Deputy Vice-Chancellors and other key officials.