FUNAAB CVE Alumni Return with ₦2m Worth of Chairs to COLENG

What began as nostalgic return to their alma mater has blossomed into lasting gesture of giving back, as 2011/2012 Civil Engineering (CVE) Set of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), donated 40 pieces of 2-seater chairs worth ₦2 million to College of Engineering (COLENG).

Donation, according to alumni, was inspired by simple but powerful conviction that those who once benefited from FUNAAB's learning environment should also help make it better for those coming behind them. Gesture is therefore expected to provide immediate comfort for students, while reinforcing culture of alumni contribution to development of University.

Presenting items on behalf of set, Engr. Sunday Adeyemo said initiative was conceived as practical way of contributing to welfare of current students and improving their learning environment.

Recounting what inspired donation, Engr. Adeyemo disclosed his visit to FUNAAB previous year left him concerned about condition of space, prompting discussions among members of his set on how they could make difference.

According to him, alumni subsequently raised ₦2 million to provide chairs, stressing gesture was also way of appreciating lecturers who had equipped them with education, knowledge and professional foundation that had shaped their careers.

Representing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, Head, Quality Control and Assurance Unit, Prof. Saliu Amolegbe, appreciated alumni for thoughtful intervention, noting gesture could become model for other generations of FUNAAB graduates. He urged initiative to serve as inspiration for incoming generations to identify areas where they could contribute meaningfully to development of alma mater.

Dean, College of Engineering, Prof. Adedayo Badejo, commended 2011/2012 set for commitment to College, describing donation as valuable contribution towards creating more conducive environment for teaching and learning. He expressed optimism initiative would be sustained and replicated in future.

Ag. Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Igba Tobit, expressed appreciation to alumni for taking concrete steps to support students.

Event climaxed with formal handover of chairs to COLENG by 2011/2012 Civil Engineering Set, leaving behind not only improved furniture but powerful message of alumni responsibility: best way to honour alma mater is to help build better future for those who come after.