By Patrick Idowu
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has announced that the institution will commence academic activities with four faculties in October.
The faculties are Engineering, Computer Science, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.
Speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the 1979 set of Ifaki Grammar School Old Students Association, Aribisala said the university was working towards a fully residential system to promote discipline and academic excellence.
“We are set to lay a solid foundation by running a fully residential institution that will produce disciplined graduates and 21st-century leaders capable of solving Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, particularly unemployment,” he said.
The VC added that FUTES would prioritise character and learning, with a vision of becoming Africa’s leading university.
He stressed that recruitment adverts would soon be published, warning applicants against patronising fraudulent sites or agents.
According to him, the National Universities Commission (NUC), has conducted a resource verification exercise and expressed satisfaction with the facilities.
He said the university was awaiting formal communication from NUC and JAMB before admitting its pioneer students in October 2025.
Aribisala appealed for public support in the area of infrastructure, especially hostels, noting that government alone could not meet the funding needs.
“If we have individuals who want to donate buildings, we will name them after them. Those willing to build hostels or give scholarships are also welcome,” he said.
Coordinator of the IGSOSA 1979 Set, Mr. Olajide Familoye, described Aribisala’s appointment as a collective success and expressed confidence in his ability to place FUTES on the world map.
The university’s Registrar, Mr. Oluwole Dada, also commended IGSOSA for celebrating excellence and assured that the institution was ready to deliver quality education.
It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu, in March, appointed Senator Binta Garba as Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the university.
