The
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has been described as a citadel
of excellence. The commendation came
from a contingent of exchange students from the University of Parakou, Republic
of Benin.
Receiving
the students who were in FUTA for a study tour as part of their exchange
programme at the Obafemi Awolowo University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebiyi
Daramola represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Tunde
Arayela expressed optimism that their visit would open new vista for them and
enrich their knowledge of the West African sub region.
He
said that the visit was the beginning of a good relationship between the two
institutions.
In
his remarks, Director, Advancement Centre, Professor Bayo Aborisade said FUTA
was the most advanced University of Technology in the sub region and that the
institution will welcome students from University of Parakou who wished to
further their education in FUTA.
Responding,
the leader of the contingent, Dr Ayo Felix Omidire, Head, Department of Foreign
Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, said they were impressed with
the state-of-the-art infrastructure on the campus, adding that what they saw
was evidence that FUTA was indeed a first class seat of excellence.
Dr
Omidire explained that the students were in Nigeria for a month of linguistic
and cultural immersion. He said they
were touring the country’s institutions to have a comparative vision and
advantage of the West African sub region.
Speaking
on behalf of his fellow students, group leader, John Mark Allope said the
facilities in FUTA were breathtaking and wished that their stay was extended so
they could have more time to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the campus.
The
elated students were then taken on a guided tour around the campus by Mr Enoch
Ajayi, Chief Development Officer in the Advancement Centre of FUTA.
Credits:
Nigerian Tribune
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