FUTD matriculates 529 new students
Oru Leonard
Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD), today matriculated 529 new students for the 2024/2025 academic session, therefore matking another milestone in its journey to become a leading institution for transportation education.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his remarks reiterates the Nigeria government’s commitment to producing world-class transportation students to address the dearth of human capacity in the transportation industry with a deep focus on the Nigeria’s rejuvenated railway system.
The President, represented by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali he emphasised that government commitment is drive towards building a new generation of transportation professionals who can compete globally, making the transport sector a critical driver of Nigeria’s economy.
According to him, “FUTD has made significant progress since its establishment, and I take pride in the institution’s rapid growth. The university is the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa, focusing on transportation education, training, and research.
“It is our hope and aspirations to produce graduates of the highest quality who can compete favorably with other graduates all over the world.
“We will deliver on our mandate to disseminate specialised knowledge in all modes of transportation to produce Nigerian experts who will utilize policy, law, and industry practice to make the transport sector the pride of Nigeria’s economy.
“The matriculating students should count themselves lucky to be in the only specialized University of Transportation, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa. You should take advantage of this golden opportunity to be serious so that you will one day become the pride of this University, your parents, and the country at large,” Tinubu said.
The Vice Chancellor of FUTD, Professor Umar Adam Katsayal, in his welcome address explained that the University was established to safeguard and sustain the huge investments of the Federal and State Governments in the transportation sector while bridging the gap in human capacity development in the industry.
He stated that the University has a strong focus on transportation education, training, and research, especially in support of Nigeria’s rejuvenated railway system.
He further added that CCECC Nigeria Limited, the construction giant behind the Lagos–Kano Railway Modernisation Project, had contributed to the development of the University as part of its corporate social responsibility.
(FMOT Press)
