Academic Lecture Commences at FUTES for 2025/2026 Session

Academic Lecture has officially commenced at the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, FUTES, Iyin-Ekiti, as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Aribisala, flagged off the 2025/2026 First Semester Lecture Time Table for undergraduate students and pioneer students of the university.

The students, who were visibly happy and enthusiastic, arrived and were seated in their classes between 7:30 and 7:55 am, while the Vice Chancellor Professor Aribisala started the lecture promptly at eight o’clock in the morning, teaching the students Introduction to Physics.

While encouraging the students to take advantage of the platform provided by the university for quality tertiary education, Professor Aribisala said FUTES was ready to correct some of the teething problems in university education, calling on students to cultivate a reading culture, always attend classes, avoid occultic groups, and ask questions whenever they are confused or do not fully understand the topics being taught.

He noted that some of the major issues with many tertiary institutions in Nigeria were problems in the delivery and quality of lectures, emphasizing that lecturers must brace up to meet current academic standards.

Professor Aribisala further stated that the university management would not tolerate lecturers who consistently miss classes and then attempt to rush students just a month before exams.

“Lecturers must come for their classes. It is compulsory here. Missing classes and then rushing students shortly before exams is not allowed. We must observe all lectures as scheduled, and if a lecture is two hours, the lecturer must engage the students for the full duration, not 30 minutes or one hour.”

He explained that these measures aim to address behaviors that negatively affect teaching quality and learning outcomes. “The major challenge FUTES seeks to correct in the tertiary education system is the problem of lecture delivery and quality. To improve this, we need facilities that assist students in learning. For example, this morning we started with a PowerPoint presentation so all students can follow the class properly. Using modern teaching tools ensures attention and improves teaching quality, which ultimately enhances the quality of graduates.”

Professor Aribisala also highlighted the importance of skills development and student behavior, noting: “We are looking at students’ attitude to lectures, reading habits, and ensuring they complete assignments rather than roam the streets in the evening.”

The Vice Chancellor observed that with the high student turnout, the school management would now divide students into classes to create a conducive and productive learning environment.

While praising the student turnout, Professor Aribisala promised to address any challenges students might face, stating that his door is open for complaints, questions, and assistance.

“If there are issues, they should bring them to my attention. Students should make use of the library, borrow books, and read, rather than roam around in the evenings.”

He also called on newly arriving students to complete their registration on time, maintain mutual respect with colleagues, and refrain from negative acts that could harm the university’s reputation. “The academic calendar is out, lectures have started, and exams will take place in April. Some students are still arriving, but the university opened for academic work two weeks ago.”