The Federal University of Technology Owerri(FUTO) is set to hold its 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremony tomorrow.
Many distinguished Nigerians will be conferred with different awards, including Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Chimos Group, Chibuike Lawrence Achigbu, who will be conferred with a Doctor of Technology(D.Tech), Honoris Causa.
The institution’s alumni association, in a statement, hailed Achigbu for being an integral part of the FUTO alumni who have remained consistent in their support for the infrastructural development of the institution.
It praised his immense contributions toward the growth and development of both the association and the university.
The alumni also thanked authorities of the institution for finding it worthy to honour an alumnus who has played pivotal roles in the collective progress of the university.
“FUTO’s commitment to recognising and celebrating the achievements of its alumni is commendable and reinforces the strong bond between the university and its graduates,” it said.
