The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has strengthened the leadership and administrative capacities of its senior officers through a two-day workshop aimed at promoting accountability, sound decision-making and improved service delivery.
The training forms part of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Dozie’s human resource development programme, designed to strengthen staff capacity, promote professional excellence and improve institutional performance.
Organised by the Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD), the workshop, themed “Sharpening Leadership Skills in University Administration,” held on October 12 and 13, 2026, at the Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri International Conference Hall, FUTO. It brought together Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Unit Coordinators.
Declaring the workshop open, the Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Engr. Prof. Remy Uche, described the initiative as timely, stressing that institutional excellence requires transparent administration, effective resource management, timely decision-making and a strong culture of accountability.
The Director of CHRD, John Nnabuihe, said the programme was designed to strengthen the competencies of newly appointed academic and administrative heads, in line with the University’s commitment to continuous staff development.
Sessions covered leadership and team building, administrative procedures, student affairs, budgeting and financial management, ethics, staff discipline and public procurement. Facilitators included former FUTO Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jude E. Njoku; former Registrar, Mr. Orje Ishegh-Nor; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Development and Innovation), Prof. E.B. Etuk; and other experienced academics and administrators.
Participants commended the quality of the presentations, highlighting their practical lessons on teamwork, ethical leadership and prudent resource management. They also advocated sustained training to enhance administrative efficiency across the University.
Nnabuihe disclosed that the Centre was planning a specialised training programme for newly employed staff, further reinforcing FUTO’s commitment to capacity development and improved service delivery.
