The Public Affairs Officer of the United States Consulate, Lagos Darcy Zotter, has asked students of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) to take advantage of exchange and research programmes sponsored by the U.S. government.
Zotter, who was at the institution, said the consulate seeks a stronger relationship with FUTA, given the institution’s pedigree in research and related activities, which culminated in the award of 2017/2018 Fulbright Senior Research Scholarship to Dr Folasade Olajuyigbe of the Department of Biochemistry.
She encouraged workers and students of the university to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship, saying it would give opportunity to students and middle level academic and non-academic staff to broaden their horizon and tap into cutting edge fellowship that would advance their careers.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Joseph Fuwape, praised the Consulate for supporting academic advancement and research-related efforts of the University.
FUTA, according to Fuwape, established working relationships with some key universities and institutions, which among them is the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), where some students recently visited to complete their studies in fulfilment of the collaboration between both institutions. He said the students were the fifth batch to enjoy from the collaboration.
He said FUTA will continue to welcome collaborations in areas of core competence, adding that the partnership with the consulate will be a win-win situation for both parties.
Fuwape also praised Dr Olajuyigbe for contributing to improving the University’s global rating and encouraged others to learn from her.
