FUTO SUG RELEASES MEDICAL CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, has released guidelines for graduating students to complete their medical clearance at the university’s Medical Centre.
The information was contained in a notice dated October 19, 2026, issued by the Office of the SUG Director of Health.
According to the notice, graduating students are expected to follow the appropriate clearance procedures based on whether they have previously registered at the FUTO Medical Centre.
The guidelines are intended to help students complete the process smoothly and avoid unnecessary delays.
FUTO MEDICAL CLEARANCE PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
The procedures differ for students who have previously registered at the university’s Medical Centre and those who have not.
1. Students Who Have Previously Registered at FUTO Medical Centre
Graduating students who have previously registered at the FUTO Medical Centre are directed to proceed from the Bursary to the Office of the Medical Director to continue their medical clearance.
The notice also clarified that these students do not need to visit the Records Unit.
Eligible students are advised to follow this procedure to avoid unnecessary movement between offices and delays in completing their clearance.
2. Students Who Have Not Previously Registered at FUTO Medical Centre
Graduating students who have not previously registered at the university’s Medical Centre are required to follow a different procedure.
Such students are advised to:
- Proceed to the designated microfinance bank.
- Make the required payment.
- Proceed to the Bursary after payment.
- Continue the medical clearance process as directed.
Students in this category should ensure that they complete the payment step before proceeding to the Bursary.
FUTO SUG URGES GRADUATING STUDENTS TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES
The SUG Director of Health has urged all graduating students to follow the procedures applicable to their individual circumstances.
Students are advised to determine whether they have previously registered at the Medical Centre before beginning the process. This will help them follow the correct steps and reduce the likelihood of unnecessary delays.
The union has also encouraged students to share the information with other graduating students who may need it.
SUMMARY OF FUTO MEDICAL CLEARANCE GUIDELINES
| Category of student | Required procedure |
| --- | --- |
| Previously registered at the Medical Centre | Proceed from the Bursary to the Office of the Medical Director. No visit to the Records Unit is required. |
| Not previously registered at the Medical Centre | Pay at the designated microfinance bank, then proceed to the Bursary. |
CONCLUSION
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri Students’ Union Government has issued medical clearance guidelines to assist graduating students in completing the required process at the university’s Medical Centre.
Students who have previously registered should proceed from the Bursary to the Office of the Medical Director, while those who have not registered before should make the required payment at the designated microfinance bank before proceeding to the Bursary.
All graduating students are advised to follow the appropriate procedure and share the information with colleagues who may need it.