For the First time in Federal University of technology Owerri, A woman emerges as the New Vice Chancellor.

Prof. Mrs Nnenna Otti has been Declared winner and will most likely assume duties as the 8th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri from Prof. Francis C. Eze.

Prof Mrs. Nnenna Otti is From the Department of Soil Science Technology, SAAT.

Through Hard work and by Divine Providence, she has been Elected as the next Vice Chancellor of the Prestigious Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State.

Her selection follows a thorough screening of 7 candidates listed for the position.

Briefing the press shortly after the selection of the new VC, Chairman Governing Council of FUTO, professor John Offem said 29 applicants showed interest while 7 seven were finally shortlisted. According to Offem, the new VC scored 75.5 ahead of her closest rival, professor Ikechukwu Dozie who scored 69.7.

May she have a wonderful and memorable stay as the VC of FUTO.

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Biography

Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti is a Professor of Soil Science and Environmental Conservation and formerly Dean of Post-Graduate School. She is a three-time Head of Department of Soil Science and Technology in the School of Agricultural and Agriculture Technology (SAAT) and the immediate past chairman, Gender Policy Unit.

She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture degree (B.Agric) in Soil Science from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN; (First Class Honours), Masters in Soil Science (Soil Biology and Biochemistry Option), UNN; a Postgraduate Diploma in Irrigation Engineering (Distinction) from Katholic University Leuven, Belgium and capped her academic laurels with a PhD in Soil and Environmental Conservation from FUTO.

Prof. Oti has over 34yrs in academics, teaching research and administration in the Nigerian university system with international exposure. She has had hands-on experience working as a consultant to government and private sector and various times in diverse capacities ranging from TETFund, Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority, National Biotechnology Development Agency etc. She has over 65 academic papers, 40 seminar and workshop papers, edited a handbook, 50 public lectures and over 10 technical reports for the Federal government of Nigeria.

Professor Oti, was until her appointment as Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), FUTO.

Born on the 15th of November, 1958 in Afikpo North Ebonyi State, she is married to Dr Nnannaya Oti and blessed with 3 children.

Honours / Awards
2003: Best PhD Thesis in Nigeria

(2002) Award – National Universities Commission, NUC, Nigeria Doctoral Thesis Award Scheme (NUDTAS)

2004: Certificate OF Merit, Federal University of Technology, Owerri for producing the best PhD Dissertation in Soil Science in Nigeria (2002) by the National Universities Commission’s rating.

2004 – 2006: Post Doctoral Fellowship Award, Ebonyi State Government of Nigeria.

1978 – 1982: Federal Government of Nigeria Merit Award

1982: Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Agriculture, UNN

1977: Imo State Government Student Scholarship Award

1982: U.A.C. of Nigeria Prize for Best Student in Agriculture

1982: Best Graduating Student, Department of Soil Science

1986 – 1987: European Economic Community Scholarship (EEC) for Developing Countries in Katholic University, Leuven, Belgium

1996 – 1997: World Bank Grant for Overseas Development for Academic Staff in Nigeria Scholarship Scheme for PhD Universities. Lome III Project.

1997 – 2002: Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria Staff Scholarship for PhD Studies

2014: Delegate, 2014 National Conference representing Ebonyi/South East

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As I congratulate, I hope we don't also hear in the nearest future of the brazen abuse of power by the one thing that gives us men unrivalled peace of mind

Congratulations madam Prof!

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A non-igbo can never be the VC of FUTO.

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May your reign brings peace and development.

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Congratulations Prof
Victory For All Smart & Hard Working Ladies

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