FUTA Alumni make donation to the School's Department of Geophysics
The Department of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has received generous support from its alumni.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Department of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has received a significant boost from its dedicated alumni. Responding to a heartfelt appeal from the department, two alumni groups, FUTA/AGP/92 and FUTA/AGP/93, have generously donated essential equipment to support teaching, learning, and research activities.
In a remarkable show of solidarity, the FUTA/AGP/92 Alumni donated a state-of-the-art 65” Hisence Smarty TV, a high-definition Webcam Camera, an All-in-One HP Computer with 4GB RAM and 250GB SSD, and an HP Laptop boasting 8GB RAM and 250GB SSD. This generous contribution, valued at N1,500,000, is poised to significantly enhance the department's capabilities.
Not to be outdone, the FUTA/AGP/93 Alumni stepped up with a transformative donation of two fully installed 2.5KVA solar-powered inverters. This invaluable contribution, valued at over N2,195,000, will power the departmental office, library, and potentially a laboratory extension, ensuring uninterrupted learning and research activities.
SEE MORE: FUTA Professor Addresses Urban Decay in Nigeria with Sustainable Solutions
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the department, Professor James Akintorinwa, Head of the Department of Applied Geophysics and FUTA/AGP/92 Alumni member, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation. He emphasized the profound impact these donations will have on teaching, learning, and research, praying for abundant blessings upon the generous alumni groups.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the alumni's spirit of give-back. She commended both FUTA/AGP/92 and FUTA/AGP/93 Alumni for their generosity, describing their contributions as timely and invaluable. Professor Oladiji emphasized the importance of such engagements in advancing the university's frontiers of knowledge and encouraged other alumni to follow suit.
Professor Oladiji praised the FUTA/AGP/92 and FUTA/AGP/93 alumni as worthy ambassadors of the university, urging other graduates to emulate their kind-heartedness and generosity. As the university continues to grow, the support from its alumni becomes increasingly crucial, helping to alleviate the management's burdens and freeing up resources for innovation and expansion.
READ ALSO: FUTA Launches Open and Distance Learning Programme with Virtual Orientation
The recent donations from FUTA/AGP/92 and FUTA/AGP/93 Alumni stand as shining examples of the impact alumni can make when they rally behind their alma mater. Their generous contributions will undoubtedly propel the Department of Applied Geophysics at FUTA to new heights, fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence and groundbreaking research.
