Dangote Offers Automatic Employment to 30 FUTO Students Following Refinery Tour Led by Prof. Nnenna Oti

Thirty students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) have secured automatic employment opportunities upon graduation following an educational tour of the Dangote Refinery and Fertilizer Plant in Lagos, led by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Nnenna Oti.

Professor Oti disclosed the development in an emotional message shared on social media, revealing that the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, personally offered the students employment after being impressed by her integrity and contributions to national development.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the 30 students participated in a three-day industrial tour of the Dangote Refinery and Fertilizer Plant from June 14 to June 16, 2026.

Announcing the unexpected gesture, Prof. Oti wrote:

“Alh. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group of Companies, just called and offered the 30 FUTO students I took on tour of his refinery and fertilizer plant in Lagos automatic employment on graduation.”

She stated that Dangote explained that the offer was made in recognition of her unwavering integrity and selfless service to Nigeria and humanity.

“He said this is to honor my integrity and national service to Nigeria and humanity,” she added.

An overwhelmed Prof. Oti described the development as a remarkable honour and a fitting reward for years of dedicated service in academia and nation-building.

Expressing gratitude to God, she wrote:

“What a God! What an honor!! What a glorious way to bow out! What else can I ask for? Lord, to you alone be all the glory.”

The announcement has since generated excitement among members of the university community, students, alumni, and well-wishers, who have praised both Prof. Oti’s leadership and the Dangote Group’s commitment to youth empowerment and talent development.

The gesture is expected to further strengthen industry-academic partnerships and provide opportunities for young Nigerian graduates to gain valuable employment and practical experience in one of Africa’s largest industrial establishments.