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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

The department of Agricultural Economics and Extension was established in October, 1990, with three (3) academic staff and eighteen (18) students. At present it has 14 academic staff who specialize in different areas of the courses taught. The Department has graduated eleven (11) sets of undergraduate students, three (3) sets of M.Sc. and two (2) sets of Ph.D.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission into the four year or five year B. Agric Techn. Degree Programs, the candidate must have:

(i) UME plus S. S. C. E with credits in Chemistry and Biology/Agric. Science,      Maths, English, Geography/Economics plus a pass in Physics and any other subject.
(ii) WASC/GCE ‘O’ level plus credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science,      Maths, English plus a pass in Physics and any other subject.
(iii) University Remedial science programme candidates should also have four relevant credits in ‘O’ level including Maths and English with an average of B grade in Remedial examination.
(iv) UME plus GCE ‘A’ level with credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science.
(v) HND with over-all credit plus credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, Maths and English.

DEGREE AWARDED:
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Agricultural Economics and Extension)

COURSE DURATION INCLUDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The degree of Bachelor of Technology Agriculture (Agricultural Economics and Extension) is 8 semesters for candidates whose entry qualification is advanced level GCE/ National Diploma/Higher National Diploma and 10 semesters for candidates whose entry qualification is ordinary level SSCE.

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Teaching and Research Facilities Available in the Department

The following facilities are available for teaching and research (T & R) in the department:

(a) Agricultural Economics & Extension
(b) Computers
(c) Agric laboratory (Studio)
(d) Overhead projector and Powerpoint

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COURSES FOR B. AGRIC. TECH. DEGREE PROGRAMME

100 LEVEL

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SECOND SEMESTER

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200 LEVEL

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300 LEVEL

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400 LEVEL

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500 LEVEL
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SECOND SEMESTER

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FUTY has a farm, a veterinary clinic and has made tremendous contributions in research findings in the area of Ndama cattle