The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) is buzzing with joy as the final year students of the 2024/2025 academic session have officially begun their signing out celebrations. This year’s activities are unique because they are taking place off campus, in line with the directive of the school management, which had earlier instructed that no signing out or rowdy celebrations should occur within the university grounds.
In a remarkable display of maturity, students of the Class of 2025 complied with the directive and celebrated in a peaceful and orderly manner, proving that the FUTMINNA community can uphold tradition while still respecting authority.
The Meaning of Signing Out at FUTMINNA
For FUTMINNA students, signing out is more than just an event — it is a tradition that marks the end of undergraduate life. Final year students wear white shirts and invite friends, classmates, and well-wishers to sign farewell messages, prayers, and motivational quotes. These shirts remain cherished souvenirs, preserving memories of years of hard work and friendships.
Even though the management placed restrictions, the students still ensured the tradition lived on peacefully off campus, making the 2024/2025 signing out both memorable and unique.
Schools and Departments That Have Already Signed Out
Since Friday, several schools and departments have carried out their signing out activities in grand style. These include:
- School of Life Sciences (SLS)
- School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
- School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology (SIPET)
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
- Selected Departments from the School of Environmental Technology (SET)
Students from these faculties proudly signed out, taking photographs, exchanging hugs, and writing farewell messages on their shirts.
More Departments to Join Soon
While many schools and departments have already signed out, several others across FUTMINNA are also preparing to hold their signing out celebrations in the coming days. This ensures that the entire Class of 2025 will soon conclude this important chapter of their undergraduate journey.
School Management’s Directive and Student Compliance
The school management had earlier advised against on-campus signing out activities, citing the need for orderliness. Unlike in some past years, this directive was fully respected.
Students took their celebrations off campus and maintained peace, coordination, and discipline throughout the event. This earned praise from staff, fellow students, and observers, highlighting the maturity of this year’s graduating set.
The Atmosphere of Celebration
Off-campus areas in Minna were lit up with final year students dressed in their customized signing out shirts. Friends and classmates joyfully signed shirts with memorable inscriptions such as:
- “Engineer loading…”
- “Congratulations, Class of 2025!”
- “See you at NYSC camp.”
The celebration was peaceful yet emotional, with students reflecting on how far they had come and looking forward to life after school.
Why This Signing Out Stands Out
- Peaceful Celebrations – The event was well-organized and without chaos.
- Off-Campus Compliance – Students respected management’s rules while still celebrating.
- Broad Participation – Faculties such as SLS, SPS, SIPET, SEET, and SET were already part of the celebrations.
- Unity of the Class – The event showcased togetherness and excitement among the graduating students.
What Comes Next After Signing Out?
With signing out completed, final year students will now begin other important end-of-study activities such as:
- Project defense
- Final clearance processes
- NYSC mobilization and preparation
These steps officially mark the last academic obligations of the 2024/2025 set before they are fully recognized as graduates of FUTMINNA.
Conclusion
The FUTMINNA signing out of the 2024/2025 graduating set has been a huge success. Held off campus and carried out in peaceful compliance with management’s directive, the celebrations have shown maturity, unity, and respect for authority.
With SLS, SPS, SIPET, SEET, and selected SET departments already signed out and more departments set to follow soon, the FUTMINNA Class of 2025 is well on its way to completing their undergraduate journey. After signing out, students will move on to project defenses, clearance, and NYSC, officially bringing their time at FUTMINNA to an end.
The peaceful and memorable nature of this year’s signing out proves that FUTMINNA’s Class of 2025 will not only be remembered for their academic achievements but also for their discipline and unity as they step into the next phase of life.
