Computer centre is a specialized unit established specifically for computing and related activities. In a University like ours, technological capacity building, specific and multidisciplinary research and development are some of the special thrusts and goals of the University beside teaching and community service. Computer and related equipments are central in achieving the above goals. However this may not be achieved without proper planning and stratified implementation. It is in line with these facts that a specialized computing centre was established. The centre consist of computer systems for effective and efficient performance.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The aims and objectives for establishing computer centre can be summarized as follows:

1. To support teaching and capacity building.

2. To support specific and multidisciplinary research and development.

3. Community service through consultancy services or otherwise.

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FUNCTIONS

In relation to the above aims and objectives, the centre has been functioning despite limited facilities and resources at her disposal to:

1. Support undergraduate and consultancy students' teaching.

2. Support capacity building through workshops and seminar presentations.

3. Support staff and students' research through data analysis and Internet browsing.

4. Offering consultancy services in the area of computer literacy to the host community.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

The Computer Centre of Federal University of Technology, Yola is an independent unit.  It is  charged with the following responsibilities.

1. To provide computing resources for the conduct of research by the University Community. 

2. To provide facilities for training of students, public and private organization in computing technology.

3. To provide sundry consultancy on information technology and new technology towards application of same to design clients.

4. To provides technical aids and minor repairs on both hardware and software to the University community.

It is hoped that in the nearest future it will engage in scholarly research on new technologies and the application of same to academic work and industry.

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FACILITIES

In the area of facilities, the centre has:

-     An Internet cafe

-     61 computer systems

-     2 generating sets for power backup

-     5 Laser jet printers

-     3 Desk jet printers

-     2 Scanners

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 (DTLC Committee)

1. Mal. Ibrahim Isa A.              -              Chairman

2. Mr. Gabriel Mshelia              -              Member

3. Mr. Baba Yusuf                   -                  ,,

4. Mr. Yusuf S. Girei                -                  ,,

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CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Computer centre provides consultancy services through the FUTY Consultancy Unit, in the areas of computer literacy training as under listed:

1. Certificate in Information Technology

2. Higher Certificate in Information Technology

3. Diploma in Information Technology

4. Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

5. Diploma in Computer Maintenance and Assembly

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STAFF                                      

S/No.	Name	Qualification	Rank/Status
1.	Mal. Ibrahim Isa Adamu	B. Tech, (Yola) M.Sc. (Benin)	Ag. Coordinator
2.	Umar Kawu		Engineer II
3.	Yusufu Mohammed Shuaibu		AEO (Computer)
4.	Ms. Hauwa Gabriel		Asst. Technologist
5.	Ahmed H. Gurrin		Technologist II
6.	Bamanga Jauro		AEO
7.	Abubakar Bello		AEO (Comp. Op.)
8.	Aliyu A. Mohammed		AEO (Comp. Op.)