Brief History of Federal University of Technology Akure

You are welcome to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), a top ranking University of technology in Nigeria and indeed the nation’s pride. Established in 1981, the university has grown tremendously, stretching its academic disciplines and research across eight different schools and over fifty academic departments.

VISION
To be a world class University of Technology and a centre of excellence in training, research and service delivery

MISSION
To promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society

CORE VALUES The University core values with the acronym “ICARE”

Integrity
Commitment to the promotion of ethical values such as credibility, honesty, hard-work and dignity.

Creativity and Innovativeness
Commitment to encouraging creative thinking, innovation and dynamism in the achievement of institutional objectives.

Accountability
Ensuring that the values of accountability are imbibed and practised by every member of the community

Rationality
Over-arching commitment to always seek the best solution to issues, ensuring the satisfaction of the wider proportion of patriotic interest and efficient resources mobilization.

Excellence
Pursuit of outstanding performance, abhorring mediocrity and promoting excellence in research, teaching and service through a merit based recruitment and nurturing of staff and students.

FUTA : Technology for Self Reliance

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