FUT Minna wins ₦5.3m grand prizes at 2025 Huawei ICT Competition Global Final

By Kunle Sanni –

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has achieved a historic feat, clinching two Grand Prizes at the 9th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final. The institution topped both the Networking Track and the Computing Track, further solidifying its reputation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education.

In the Networking Track, the team of Ushana Tersoo, Prince Abojeh, and Manuwa Bala, coached by Dr. Bala Salihu, Director of Information Technology Services, received ₦5.3 million. Similarly, the Computing Track team, led by Engr. Raphael Agboola and comprising John Olorunsogo, Wisdom Matthew Urangyork, and Victor Akande, also won ₦5.3 million.

The prizes were presented during the 2025 Huawei Job Fair and Awards of Recognition, held on Wednesday, August 13, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Representing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Uno Essang Uno commended Huawei Technologies for its long-standing partnership with FUT Minna.

Prof. Uno noted that since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2018, facilitated by Mr. Kenneth Igwe, Huawei has provided cutting-edge equipment, financial support, and mentorship that have propelled the university to international recognition.

FUT Minna’s track record in the Huawei ICT Competition includes First Runner-up positions at the national level in 2018 and 2021, as well as First World Runner-up titles at the 2023 and 2024 global finals in China. The latest victory marks its best performance yet, with two Grand Prizes in the 2025 edition.

“These achievements are tangible results of Huawei’s investment in our students and institution,” the Vice-Chancellor stated, reaffirming the university’s commitment to the partnership.

Huawei Technologies Nigeria Managing Director, Mr. Terrence Wu, hailed FUT Minna as a “shining example” of strategic collaboration, describing the students’ victory as a source of pride for their families, the university, and Nigeria. He pledged continued support through training, internships, and employment opportunities.

The 2025 global final capped an outstanding year for Nigerian students on the international ICT stage, with FUT Minna emerging as one of the most decorated institutions of the season.