Dr. Mfoniso U. Aka is a holder of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Physics, 2008, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (Applied Geophysics), 2014, both obtained from the University of Uyo, Uyo. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics & Astronomy (Solid Earth Geophysics), 2018, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN, with all the rights, privileges, and immunities. He is a Member of the following professional bodies: Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and National Association of Atmospheric and Solid Earth Geophysics (NAASEG). Dr Aka has worked for over ten (10) years as an experienced lecturer and researcher. He is a senate member; of the committee on examination misconduct, and Quality Assurance FUTIA. He is an excellent researcher his publications and conference papers can be viewed on Research Gate, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus. He is an examiner with the National Open University of Nigeria, a Reviewer, and an Editor in Science learned Journals. Therefore, he is the current, Acting Director, of the Directorate of General Studies. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
In line with National University Commission (NUC) – Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) guidelines on the General Studies (GST) program. FUTIA Directorate of General Studies offers courses that include: Communication in English, Nigerian People and Culture, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and FUTIA- CCMAS: Use of Library and E-Library Technology. All students admitted into the university must therefore pass all the General Studies (GST) courses before they can graduate. The GST courses are designed to accomplish the following strategic goals.
S/N | NAMES | RANK | STATUS | QUALIFICATIONS | SPECILIZATION |
1 | Dr. Mfoniso Udofia Aka | Senior Lecturer | Ag. Director G.S.T Full Staff | B.Sc. (Physics), 2008, Uniuyo, M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics), 2014,Uniuyo, Ph.D.(Nig)(Geophysics),2018 | Geophysics |
2 | Dr. Wisdom Inibehe Jude | Senior Lecturer | Full Staff | B.Ed. (English Education/ Special Education) ,1996, Unical M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies/ English Education) ,2008, Uniuyo Ph.D. (Language Education) ,2016, BSU
| Language Education |
3 | Dr. Ebenezer Yerisoanga Levi | Lecturer ll | Full Staff | B.Sc. (Banking/Finance) ,2000, RSUT MBA(Management),2008, RSUT, MPhil (Management Entrepreneurship),2018, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Ph.D (Management Entrepreneurship), 2021, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
| Management and Entrepreneurship |
4 | Mss. Mercy Ogbe-Ene Abah | Assistant Lecturer | Full Staff | B.A (Language), 2015, Unimaid, M.A(Language) 2022, Unilag,
| Language |
5 | Mss. Enomfon Edet Antai | Graduate Assistant | Full Staff | B.A (History and International Studies), 2015, Uniuyo | History and International Studies |
S/N | NAMES | RANK | STATUS | QUALIFICATIONS |
1 | Mrs. Bella Etim Abak | Administrative Officer | Full Staff | B.A(Communication Arts) |
2 | Mss. Rebecca Ekwere Ntia | Clerical Officer | Full Staff | SSCE 2015 |
GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
In line with National University Commission (NUC) – Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) guidelines on the General Studies (GST) program. FUTIA Directorate of General Studies offers courses that include: Communication in English, Nigerian People and Culture, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and FUTIA- CCMAS: Use of Library and E-Library Technology. All students admitted into the university must therefore pass all the General Studies (GST) courses before they can graduate. The GST courses are designed to accomplish the following strategic goals.
STRATEGIC GOALS
ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
The Entrepreneurial Department serves as an Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) charge as a direct response to the dearth of available professional business development and support services to small and growing businesses. It’s also about creating jobs, contributing to the economy, and innovating. Entrepreneurship Studies teaches students how to think like an entrepreneurs, gives them practical skills they can use in real-world situations, helps develop leadership skills they need as future leaders, and provides an opportunity for them to identify problems they can solve by building solutions.
The philosophy of the Directorate of General Studies is to produce moral and intellectual graduates with an enlightened vision, employability, and entrepreneurial skills to meet the future technological advances that will drive the economic engines of the world
To be explored as the leading general studies and entrepreneurship centre established by the university to impart viable entrepreneurial skills and general knowledge through science and technology.
To foster intelligibility, and effective communication in the English language and keep students abreast of fundamentals of Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, Engineering Technology, Nigerian Culture, Logic, Philosophy, and Human Existence, thereby empowering graduates to proffer solutions to basic social problems.