23 FUNAAB Students Receive ₦5.75m Gbemiga Abiodun Educational Support

23 students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have benefited from the 4th edition of the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Educational Support Programme, receiving a total of ₦5.75 million to support their academic persuits.

The beneficiaries, comprising four returning recipients and 19 new awardees across various academic disciplines, received ₦250,000 each to ease the financial burden of their education.

The programme, an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, was established in memory of his late son, Gbemiga Abiodun, to promote educational advancement and provide financial assistance to students across the state.

The 2026 edition was held on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, and witnessed a remarkable increase in beneficiaries from 831 in the previous award year to 1,277.

The beneficiaries comprised 336 primary school pupils, 584 secondary school students, 83 technical education students, and 274 university students, reflecting the programme's commitment to supporting learners across different levels of education.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, at the event, the Dean, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, delivered a Goodwill Message. She was accompanied by Prof. Ayokunle Olude of the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET).

Following the award ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor received the FUNAAB beneficiaries, led by Prof. Iyabode Kehinde and Prof. Ayokunle Olude, on Monday, October 25, 2026.

Congratulating the beneficiaries, the Vice-Chancellor urged them to remain committed to their academic pursuits, strive for excellence, and give their very best in their studies to justify the confidence reposed in them by the programme.

He encouraged the students to sustain their outstanding academic performance to continue benefiting from the educational support initiative, which honours the memory of the late Gbemiga Abiodun.

The Vice-Chancellor, therefore, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun and his family for establishing the laudable initiative, describing it as a meaningful intervention that supports students across educational levels and helps to reduce financial barriers to learning.

He also commended the facilitators of the programme for their dedication and invaluable contributions towards improving the welfare and educational experiences of students, particularly those pursuing higher education.

The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Educational Support Programme has continued to demonstrate the Ogun State Government's commitment to investing in education and empowering young people through sustained financial assistance.

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