… AS SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMERGE WINNER
The School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) have emerged winner of the Maiden Edition of the Vice Chancellor’s Football Championship after defeating School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) of the institution 3:2 in penalty shootouts.
The final match ended 1:1 in a regulation time, while the SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (SPAS) of the University took the THIRD POSITION after edging off FUTIA Staff Team at THIRD PLACE MATCH played on Thursday.
In his speech at the Closing Ceremony, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) and Sponsor of the Football Cup Championship 2024, Prof. Leo Daniel congratulated the overall winner and the runner-ups of the Championship observing that the University Community has been charged and electrified through the Football Competition between Staff and Students of the University.
The Vice Chancellor particularly appreciated his Management Team, the University’s Sports Committee led by Dr Columbus Udofot and the University Sports Coach, Uboho Uku, the Cabin Crew, the guest Team, NNS Jubilee Soccer Academy among others that contributed in various ways towards the success of the fiesta.
Prof. Daniel on behalf of the Management appreciated the Transition Committee Chairman, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr) Godwin Udonta, the President General of Mboho Ikot Abasi, Otuekong Ufot Udoinyang represented by Hon. Ufok Frank, other stakeholders, the Traditional Rulers, Groups, host communities and the students for conducting themselves appropriately throughout the fiesta.
The University Don assured that the Vice Chancellor’s Cup will be hosted annually as part of the University’s commitment to boosting academic excellence throughout extracurricular activities.
Trophies, Prizes and Medals were later presented to the overall winner and the Runner-ups as well as some players and Teams that performed exceptionally at the football fiesta.
Goodwill messages were received at the event from the Transition Committee Chairman, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. (Bar) Godwin Udonta, the representative of the President General of Mboho Ikot Abasi, Hon. Ufok Frank, Surv. Kufre Ufot, the Traditional Rulers among others.
In a vote of thanks, the Registrar of the University, Offiongita E. Nkang(Mrs) expressed appreciation to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Leo Daniel for demonstrating leadership and the initiative of sponsoring the Football Championship which has ignited team spirit and sportsmanship in the University community aside from academics.
The Registrar expressed appreciation to the Transition Committee Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr) Godwin Udonta who performed the kickoff at the Closing Ceremony, the Stakeholders, host Communities, the Staff, the University’s Sports Committee/Coach, the Students, the Medical Team, the Information and Public Relations Directorate of the University and the entire University Community for their various contributions towards the success of the 1st Edition of the Vice Chancellor’s Cup.
The event was equally attended by other Management Team of the University including the University Bursar, Dr Mbobo Erasmus Mbobo, University Librarian – Prof. Philip Akor, as well as Provosts of Schools, Dean of Students’ Affairs, Heads of Departments, other Staff, Students, Stakeholders, Security Agencies, the host communities, leadership of Sports Writers Association, Akwa Ibom State Chapter and other Sports enthusiasts within and outside the State.
