CALL FOR COMPOSITIONS – OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY ANTHEM
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUATO), is pleased to invite the student body to participate in a historic academic tradition. We are officially calling for original written and voice compositions for a new University Anthem that will embody the spirit, vision, and values of our institution.
This is a unique opportunity for students to leave a lasting legacy on the university's identity while competing for significant merit-based prizes.
I. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
To ensure your entry is considered by the selection panel, please adhere to the following instructions:
- Format: Submissions must include both the written lyrics and a voice recording (audio) of the composition.
- Submission Channel: All entries should be forwarded directly to the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Luqman Akinbile.
- Method: Via WhatsApp: 0802 325 0454.
- Review Process: A specialized panel of experts has been constituted to evaluate entries based on lyrical depth, musicality, and institutional relevance.
II. PRIZES AND RECOGNITION
The composers of the top three selected entries will be awarded the following cash prizes:
| Rank | Prize Amount |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1st Prize | ₦250,000.00 + Adoption as Official Anthem |
| 2nd Prize | ₦200,000.00 |
| 3rd Prize | ₦150,000.00 |
III. KEY DEADLINE
- Closing Date: Friday, 8th May 2026.
- Time: By the close of official work hours.
CONCLUSION: A CALL TO CREATIVITY
We encourage students from all departments—particularly those with a talent for literature, poetry, and music—to rise to this challenge. Let your composition capture the essence of Agriculture and Technology as the bedrock of our nation’s future.
Please be guided accordingly.
Signed:
Dean of Students
Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho