Team FUTA Excels at Nigeria International Energy Summit, Secures Internship Opportunities
Students from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) showcased outstanding achievements at the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (#NIES2024) held in Abuja from February 26th to March 1st, 2024.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Students from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) showcased remarkable achievements at the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (#NIES2024), held in Abuja from February 26th to March 1st, 2024.
Under the leadership of Al-Amin Saheed Babatunde, a final year student of Applied Geology and founder of the Nigeria Geosciences and Engineering Students' Community (N-GESC), Team FUTA comprised 21 students from diverse disciplines within the Geosciences and Engineering fields.
The team's exceptional performance was evident as they secured multiple prizes at the booths of industry giants such as Shell, ExxonMobil, and NNPC, with the invaluable support of FUTA alumni, notably Mr. Toyin Afolabi, CEO of the Paintings and Coating Manufacturer Association of Nigeria.
Additionally, Team FUTA clinched internship opportunities with a prominent energy company, further highlighting their prowess in the energy sector. Their success extended to the African Rave and Award Night, where they garnered a monetary prize, a 40-inch smart television, and multiple cash prizes, along with accolades at the LNG Booth.
Team FUTA's prominence at the summit escalated through strategic networking, including interactions with key dignitaries such as Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ministers of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) and (Oil) respectively, as well as H.E. Haitham Al-Ghais, OPEC Secretary General, and Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, CEO of NNPC Limited.
Al-Amin Saheed Babatunde, the team leader and founder, was lauded for his exceptional leadership and intellectual acumen, receiving a participation and recognition award at the summit.
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The Nigeria Geosciences and Engineering Students' Community's acknowledgment in the event magazine and exhibitor thank-you message underscores their significant contribution as the sole recognized Geosciences and Engineering Students' Association in Nigeria, endorsed by the event organizers of the largest summit in West Africa.
Team FUTA extends gratitude to Dr. Blessing Enakimio, Mr. Harun, the National Auditor of the Alumni National, and Engr. Yemi Bello, the President of FUTA Alumni worldwide, for their invaluable support in achieving this milestone.
In summary, the commendable performance of Team FUTA at the Nigeria International Energy Summit reflects their dedication, expertise, and potential to make substantial contributions to the energy sector in Nigeria and beyond.
