FUTA Inaugurates Centre for Excellence and Cardiopulmonary Physiology

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has inaugurated a Centre for Excellence and Cardiopulmonary Physiology to strengthen research, teaching and practical training in the institution.

The centre, established by the Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, was inaugurated on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Commissioning the facility alongside other principal officers, staff and students of the College of Health Sciences, the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Oladiji, expressed appreciation to the leadership of the college for the initiative.

Professor Oladiji described the development as a demonstration of the institution’s growing capacity and commitment to translating its vision into tangible achievements.

“FUTA is really blessed, what the department is offering is beyond what we thought. This is walking the talk. I want to thank you all for this great deed. It is a demonstration that the giant in us has woken up,” she said.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the College of Health Sciences of continued management support for initiatives aimed at promoting its growth and improving services.

She expressed delight at the level of development and transition recorded within the college in recent years and reiterated her commitment to supporting initiatives that would enhance the institution’s services.

“I promise to further support any initiative that will enhance our services,” Professor Oladiji stated.

While noting that the facility was primarily established for research, the Vice-Chancellor encouraged staff and students to take advantage of it for their health needs.

She disclosed that the university management had approved free access to the facility once every year for members of staff above the age of 60.

“We asked that people should please come. Anybody above 60 years in the university should please come do one for free every year. Every other person that is below 60 is not yet qualified including me,” she said.

Earlier, the Dean of the School of Basic Medical Sciences, Professor Funmilola Omoya, disclosed that the school had named the facility “The Professor Adenike Oladiji Centre for Excellence and Cardiopulmonary Physiology” in recognition of the Vice-Chancellor’s support for the College of Health Sciences.

Professor Omoya said the school was proud to associate the Vice-Chancellor with the development of the college and acknowledged her contributions to its growth.

“We are proud to be associated with the Vice Chancellor in the various ways she has contributed to the development of this College and in agreement with every member of this college, we are proud to name this Center after her,” she said.

The Acting Provost of the College of Health Sciences, FUTA, Professor Biodun Olagbuji, also expressed delight that the project had eventually become a reality.

He commended the Vice-Chancellor’s interest in the college and her support, which he said had contributed to the achievements recorded by the college.

The inauguration of the new Physiology Building marks a significant milestone in the development of FUTA’s academic and healthcare facilities.

The newly completed building is equipped with modern laboratories, classrooms, offices and other essential facilities designed to provide a conducive environment for teaching, research and practical training.