# Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi > Nigerian government-owned university **Wikidata**: [Q121408943](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121408943) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_University_of_Technology_Ikot_Abasi) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/federal-university-of-technology-ikot-abasi ## Summary Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is a Nigerian government-owned university located in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is an institution of higher learning established to provide technological and scientific education within Nigeria's federal university system. The university operates as part of Nigeria's public education infrastructure, offering degree programs in various technological and applied science disciplines. ## Key Facts - **Entity Type**: University (academic institution for further education) - **Ownership**: Nigerian Federal Government - **Location**: Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - **Geographic Coordinates**: Latitude 4.5742653193549305, Longitude 7.578833122353806 - **ROR ID**: 024gb9b66 (referenced from ) - **Wikipedia Title**: Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi - **Wikipedia Language**: English (en) - **Wikidata Description**: Nigerian government-owned university - **Sitelink Count**: 1 (Wikidata entry connections) - **Class Classification**: University with sitelink count of 206 in its category ## FAQs **What type of institution is Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi?** Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is a university—a higher education institution that provides undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in various academic disciplines, particularly focusing on technology and applied sciences. **Where is Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi located?** The university is located in Ikot Abasi, a city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Its precise geographic coordinates are latitude 4.5742653193549305 and longitude 7.578833122353806. **Who owns Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi?** The university is owned by the Nigerian federal government, making it part of Nigeria's public university system. **What is the ROR ID for Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi?** The Research Organization Registry (ROR) identifier for this institution is 024gb9b66. **How is Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi classified in knowledge bases?** In Wikidata, it is classified as a university instance type and is part of the broader "university" category which contains 206 related entities. ## Why It Matters Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi represents Nigeria's investment in technological education and human capital development in the Niger Delta region. As a federal university, it provides access to higher education for students from Akwa Ibom State and surrounding areas, offering degree programs in fields critical to Nigeria's development such as engineering, technology, sciences, and applied disciplines. The institution contributes to national development by producing graduates with technical expertise needed for industrialization, infrastructure development, and economic growth. Its existence as a government-owned institution also ensures affordable education access, supporting Nigeria's educational equity goals and brain retention efforts by providing quality higher education within the country. ## Notable For - Being one of Nigeria's federal universities dedicated to technology and applied sciences - Serving the educational needs of Ikot Abasi and the broader Akwa Ibom State community - Operating as part of Nigeria's expanding federal university system - Contributing to technological education access in the Niger Delta region ## Body ### Overview and Classification Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is classified as a university—an academic institution for further education. This classification places it within a category containing 206 related university entities in knowledge bases. The institution is specifically categorized as a university in Wikidata, distinguishing it from other educational institution types such as colleges, institutes, or polytechnics. ### Geographic Location The university is situated in Ikot Abasi, located in Akwa Ibom State, a state in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The precise geographic coordinates of the institution are latitude 4.5742653193549305 and longitude 7.578833122353806. These coordinates place the university in the southern coastal region of Nigeria, an area characterized by rich biodiversity, oil and gas resources, and diverse communities. ### Institutional Status and Administration As a federal university, Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi is owned and administered by the Nigerian federal government through the Federal Ministry of Education. This status distinguishes it from state universities, which are owned by state governments, and private universities, which are operated by private entities. Federal universities in Nigeria typically receive funding directly from the federal government and follow national education policies and standards. ### Identification and References The institution has been assigned the Research Organization Registry (ROR) identifier 024gb9b66, which provides a persistent digital identifier for research organizations globally. This ROR ID is referenced from source , indicating proper documentation in academic knowledge bases. The university is also documented in Wikipedia under the English-language article "Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi," making it accessible to a global audience seeking information about Nigerian higher education institutions. ### Knowledge Base Representation In Wikidata, the institution is represented with a sitelink count of 1, indicating its connection to one Wikipedia language edition (English). The Wikidata description succinctly identifies the institution as a "Nigerian government-owned university," capturing its fundamental nature and ownership structure. This knowledge base representation facilitates linking between different data sources and enables semantic queries about Nigerian educational institutions. ## References 1. ROR release v1.69