VENITE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUTES MANAGEMENT, EXPLORES AREAS OF COLLABORATION.

VENITE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUTES MANAGEMENT, EXPLORES AREAS OF COLLABORATION.

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, on Thursday, 13 August 2026, received the Management of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening cordial inter-university relations and exploring areas of collaboration between the two institutions.

The FUTES delegation, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor James O. Aribisala, was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University, Professor Charity Aremu, alongside principal officers and members of staff. Professor Aribisala congratulated Professor Aremu on her leadership and commended Venite University’s rapid institutional growth and expanding academic programmes.

Speaking on the purpose of the visit, the FUTES Vice-Chancellor emphasised the importance of regular interaction and networking among universities within Ekiti State. 

He expressed FUTES’ readiness to collaborate with Venite University, particularly in research and innovation, knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary projects and the development of solutions to challenges affecting Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University welcomed the delegation and expressed Management’s readiness to deepen collaboration with FUTES in research and other areas of mutual interest. 

She highlighted the recent full accreditation of the Nursing Science programme as a significant milestone and identified opportunities for joint research, academic mentorship, access to specialised equipment and library resources, knowledge sharing, conferences and accreditation support.

Professor Aremu also proposed the establishment of an association comprising the eight universities in Ekiti State, including the newly licensed university, to provide a common platform for collaboration, research, conferences, community engagement and the collective advancement of higher education in the State.

The visit concluded with an exchange of gifts and a group photograph, followed by a closing prayer. The FUTES delegation thereafter departed Venite University feeling excited.

 

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