FUTA STUDENT WINS INTERNATIONAL GRANT,TO PARTICIPATE IN UN SPACE WORKSHOP IN MEXICO

 Federal University of Technology, Akure
(FUTA) has emerged one of the 14 Global winners
of the 2016 International Astronomical Federation
(IAF) Emerging Space Leaders Grant instituted by
the International Astronomical Federation, Paris,
France.

 The Grant which was keenly contested
with more than 100 students and young
professionals from 38 countries around the world
submitting applications to participate in the
programme produced two African winners,
Oniosun and Tijesu Ojumu, a graduate of FUTA
who currently works at the National Space
Research and Development Agency.

Oniosun, the President of the University Space
Club under the Centre for Space Research and
Applications (CESRA), will participate in the 67th
International Astronomical Congress, Space
Generation Congress and UN/IAF Workshop in
Guadalajara, Mexico between 21st September and
2nd October, 2016.

 During the congress, Oniosun
would be presenting series of research works and
a paper on the University Space Club analyzing
past and ongoing projects/events as well as
shedding light on the club’s mission with a view
to collaborating with other Space Enthusiasts.

The Emerging Space Leaders (ESL) grant is
usually awarded to students and young
professionals between the ages of 21 and 35
adjudged to have contributed the most to Space
Science and Technology in the World.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Adebiyi Daramola expressed gratitude to
God for the continuous growth of the University,
particularly in terms of research and collaboration
which he noted has been very instrumental in
taking and sustaining the University in the global
market.

 He expressed fulfillment that the
University was able to compete favourably in the
global intellectual market and acquire numerous
laurels at both student and staff levels.


He also expressed optimism that the University would
continue in these strides in the years to come in
order to sustain its position as one of the leading
Nigerian Universities.