FUTMinna Inaugurates Students’ Union Independent Electoral Committee for 2026/2027 Elections

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, has inaugurated the Students’ Union Independent Electoral Committee, SUIEC, to conduct elections into the Students’ Union Executive Council, EU Excos, and the Students’ Representative Assembly, RSA, for the 2026/2027 academic session.  

The inauguration took place at the Academic Publishing Centre, APC, Main Campus, marking the commencement of the electoral process in line with the Students’ Union Constitution.  

In his welcome address, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Bashir Ganiyu, said the committee’s inauguration complies with Article 11 of the Students’ Union Constitution, which mandates that elections be conducted at least two weeks before the commencement of second semester examinations.  

He noted that SUIEC was constituted to organise a credible, transparent, and peaceful election that will produce a new set of Students’ Union leaders. He thereafter presented the committee members to the Vice-Chancellor for formal inauguration.  

While inaugurating the committee, Prof. Kuta described the assignment as sensitive and strategic, requiring integrity, fairness, and commitment. He said members were carefully selected based on proven character and integrity, and urged them to conduct a free, fair, and credible election that would produce responsible student leaders.  

The Vice-Chancellor stressed that FUT Minna, being a diverse institution, requires leaders who are disciplined, responsible, and committed to peace, unity, and academic excellence. He directed the committee to ensure only qualified candidates are cleared to contest, and called for thorough background checks on all aspirants.  

According to him, candidates must have good academic standing, sound character, and leadership qualities, and must not be linked to examination malpractice, cultism, internet fraud, drug abuse, or any act that could tarnish the University’s image.  

“Leadership in the Students’ Union demands individuals who can combine academic excellence with public responsibility while serving as worthy ambassadors of the University,” he stated.  

Prof. Kuta charged the committee to adhere strictly to University rules and regulations throughout the process, and assured them of management’s support.  

Responding on behalf of the committee, the Chairman, Prof. Adamu Yusuf Kabiru, thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the confidence reposed in them. He said, though he expected the previous exercise to be his last, he accepted the responsibility again in the interest of the University.  

He attributed past electoral successes to God’s grace and assured management that the committee would discharge its duties with fairness, transparency, and the fear of God. He added that while competence, capacity, and character are essential for leadership, the committee would thoroughly screen aspirants to ensure only qualified candidates contest.  

The inauguration sets the stage for the Students’ Union elections, which will usher in new student leaders for the coming academic session.