FUNATO Trains New Non-Teaching Staff On Administration, AI And Financial Accountability

Day Two of the Internship, Orientation and Familiarisation Training for newly recruited non-teaching staff at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), focused on effective university administration, student affairs management, records keeping, Artificial Intelligence and financial accountability.

The sessions were facilitated by experienced university administrators and professionals, including Dr Kayode Akindele Ogunleye, former Registrar of LAUTECH; Mrs Olojede V. Mosunmola, Deputy Registrar, Directorate of Students' Affairs, FUNATO; Mrs Dosede Margaret Ajose, Deputy Registrar, Lagos State University; and Ismaheel Abdullahi Adigun, Acting Director of Audit, FUNATO.

Key discussions covered the administrative structure of colleges, student welfare and conflict resolution, effective records management, responsible use of AI in university administration, financial regulations, procurement procedures and the consequences of financial misconduct.

Participants were reminded of the importance of professionalism, data confidentiality, proper documentation and strict adherence to financial regulations in safeguarding institutional resources and promoting efficient service delivery.

The training reinforced FUNATO's commitment to equipping its workforce with the knowledge, skills and ethical standards required for effective university administration.