FUNAAB Lauds FG's Agricultural Initiatives, Pledges Commitment To Boost Food Production

Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in Ogun State has lauded the Federal Government for its significant advancements in agricultural mechanisation and its persistent effort to boost food production across Nigeria 

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the council, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, gave the commendation in a statement made available to Edu-Biznews on Monday by the university's spokesman, Olasunkanmi Olajide 

The 15th Aragbiji pledged the University’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to further these impactful initiatives. 

According to the monarch, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has recently approved the acquisition of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, and 1,200 tractor-trailers. 

He noted that the acquisitions were integral components of the National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (NAMP), adding that the university aligned with the Visitor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergency declaration on food security, aiming to catalyse farming activities and fortify the nation’s food security.

The traditional ruler explained that the strategic move was designed to strengthen food security throughout Nigeria, 

The commendable efforts of the Federal Government according to him, also aligned with FUNAAB’s Mandate of Teaching, Research and Extension Services, as well as parts of its goals to advance agricultural development and innovation.

"FUNAAB stands ready to partner with the Federal Government in these critical agricultural initiatives. Our University is well-equipped with the expertise and resources to support and enhance these programmes, ultimately contributing to the nation’s food security and agricultural sustainability," he assured 

The highly revered monarch, who is also the 8th Pro-Chancellor of the University, stressed that FUNAAB remained committed to playing a pivotal role in the agricultural sector, leveraging its academic, research, and community engagement capabilities to support national development goals.