FUTA Student Emerges Top Three in National Huawei ICT Competition, Secures Spot in Regional Final
Oyewale Abdulsobur, a 400-level Computer Science student at FUTA, secured the third position in the national Huawei ICT Competition, earning him a spot in the regional finals.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Oyewale Abdulsobur, a 400-level Computer Science student at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has garnered significant recognition by clinching the third position in the national competition organized by Huawei Technologies Co. Nigeria Limited in December 2023. His remarkable achievement has secured him a coveted spot in the upcoming regional finals, alongside two students from Nasarawa State University and the University of Benin.
A letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, and signed by Mars Zhangmi, the Director of Service Delivery EBG at Huawei Technologies Co. Nigeria Ltd, officially announced Oyewale's triumph in the national finals. Expressing pride in Oyewale's success, the letter solicited FUTA's support in releasing him for the regional final, where he will represent both the university and Nigeria.
In response to the announcement, Vice-Chancellor Professor Oladiji commended Oyewale, hailing him as a worthy ambassador of FUTA. She lauded his demonstration of excellence and wished him success in the upcoming stage of the competition.
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The Huawei ICT Competition aims to equip students with essential skills for success in the 21st century. Oyewale's participation not only provides him with invaluable skills but also promises to benefit FUTA as he plans to extend the reach of the competition to his fellow students.
In an interview conducted while at the boot camp in Abuja for the regional stage, Oyewale shared insights into his background, preparation for the competition, and expectations for the regional final. He emphasized his dedication to learning and expressed confidence in his ability to excel further in the competition.
Oyewale's success serves as inspiration for Nigerian youth, with a message encouraging curiosity, lifelong learning, and community engagement for personal and societal development.
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As Oyewale Abdulsobur prepares to represent FUTA and Nigeria on the regional stage, his achievements underscore the university's commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence in technology and innovation.
