The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has formally matriculated newly admitted undergraduate and postgraduate students into its various academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, reaffirming the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in training, teaching, and research.
The matriculation ceremony, held on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, witnessed a total of 6,000 undergraduate students and 821 postgraduate students taking the matriculation oath, officially ushering them into the academic community of the technology-driven university.
Addressing the new intakes, Prof. Oladiji described their admission as a product of a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, noting that gaining admission into FUTA was a clear indication of their academic potential. “Out of over 20,000 candidates that applied, only about 6,000 were admitted. Statistically, almost half of the candidates who aspired to enter FUTA were screened off. You should therefore understand how fortunate you are,” she said.
She explained that postgraduate admissions were based strictly on candidates’ eligibility and the availability of supervisors, while undergraduate admissions followed approved quotas and eligibility criteria for each programme. According to her, the process was deliberately thorough to ensure quality intake and maintain the university’s academic standards.
The Vice-Chancellor used the occasion to reiterate FUTA’s culture of discipline, warning students against social vices capable of truncating their academic careers and future aspirations. “By taking the matriculation oath today, you are entering into a solemn covenant with this institution,” she stated.
Prof. Oladiji stressed that the university maintains zero tolerance for misconduct, listing offences such as examination malpractice, plagiarism, cultism, sexual harassment, indecent dressing, cybercrime, drug abuse, and other anti-social behaviours. “Management will waste no time in dealing decisively with any student involved in activities capable of dragging the good name of the university in the mud,” she warned.
She further cautioned students on the responsible use of the internet, urging them to deploy digital platforms positively and responsibly in support of their academic pursuits rather than for activities that could expose them to disciplinary sanctions.
Assuring students of a conducive learning environment, the Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the university management was putting measures in place to ensure hitch-free postgraduate programmes and reduce incidents of dropouts or programme abandonment. “Excellence is a never-ending journey, not a destination. There will always be room for improvement,” she said.
Prof. Oladiji also highlighted FUTA’s growing reputation as a research-intensive institution, noting that the university boasts about 300 professors across diverse disciplines, a well-equipped Central Laboratory for cutting-edge scientific research, and strong academic collaborations with reputable local and international institutions.
“These partnerships and linkages with universities and government agencies have continued to improve FUTA’s visibility in the global academic community,” she added, while encouraging students to take full advantage of the institution’s academic resources.
She concluded by urging the matriculants to familiarise themselves with university regulations and seek guidance from experienced academics and administrators whenever necessary, wishing them a successful academic journey.
The ceremony climaxed with the administration of the matriculation oath by the Registrar, Mr. Charles Adeleye, formally sealing the students’ entry into FUTA.
