NIGERIA (Ondo) – The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, Ondo State, Professor Adebiyi Daramola, has urged members of the community to spread the goodwill of the season to all and sundry.

He stated this during the 2013 Carol Service of the institution held at the Chapel of Faith, situated in the school.

Speaking further, Prof. Daramola said the occasion was put together in order for the FUTA community to key in into the season of goodwill heralded by the birth of Jesus. He said FUTA had a lot to be thankful for as can be seen in the remarkable milestones achieved by the institution in the course of 2013.

“Our students went to Calabar and came first in the competition organized by the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria for the country’s universities. Our students also went to Abuja and came back with the first position in the competition organized by the Federal Ministry of Education, Microsoft, Huawei and the British Council. We have reasons to be grateful to God,” he said.

In his speech at the occasion, Rev. Ademola Adeyi, the Chaplain of the Chapel charged people to reflect on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in their daily interactions and dealings.

At the event, the FUTA mass choir, the choir of the Catholic Chapel, the FUTA Community Children choir and FUTA Nursery and Primary School thrilled the audience with melodious songs and traditional and contemporary carol hymns and special numbers.

The occasion was attended by  Professor Tolulope Akinbogun, Deputy Vice – Chancellor ,Development; Modupe Ajayi ,Registrar; Professor Adebisi Balogun, Immediate past Vice Chancellor, Principal Officers and other members of the FUTA Community.