FUNAAB and ASCON Sign MoU to Enhance ICT Skills for National Development

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capacity and drive economic growth in Nigeria.

The partnership aims to foster strategic collaboration to enhance human capital development through customized IT training and certification programs. The agreement is expected to support the professional growth of public officers and private sector practitioners, thereby strengthening the overall ICT sector in Nigeria.

The Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and peaceful academic environment, which has enabled the institution to sustain uninterrupted academic sessions despite national and global challenges.

The Director-General of ASCON, Mrs. Funke Femi Adepoju, expressed her excitement at the partnership, noting that resilience, human connection, and community development are critical pathways to success. She lauded FUNAAB's progressive outlook and expressed optimism that the collaboration would yield far-reaching benefits for national development.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by top officials of both institutions, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Olawale Dairo, and the Head of the International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), Mr. Lawrence Kazeem. The partnership is expected to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).