FUNAAB ICT Building Gets Major Facelift as Campus-Wide Infrastructural Renewal Gains Momentum

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced a major renovation of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Building, which houses the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS) and the Directorate of Academic Information Systems (DACIS), in another demonstration of Management’s sustained commitment to infrastructural renewal and improved working conditions under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde.

The renovation, which commenced about two weeks ago, followed an assessment visit to the facility by the Directorate of Works and Services approximately two months earlier. The exercise covers roof repairs, repainting, plumbing works, ceiling repairs and other essential improvements aimed at restoring the building and enhancing its functionality. The new exterior colour scheme has also given the facility a visibly refreshed and more attractive appearance.

Speaking on the progress of the project to _FUNAAB Bulletin_, the Ag. Director of DICTS, Mr Temitope Soretire, disclosed that the renovation was progressing at an impressive pace, expressing optimism about the timely completion of the exercise.

He expressed profound appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for prioritising the rehabilitation of the ICT Building, noting that the intervention would significantly improve the working environment of staff and enhance the operational efficiency of the two Directorates. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Directorate of Works and Services for its role in assessing the facility and facilitating the ongoing rehabilitation.

The renovation is particularly significant given the strategic responsibilities of DICTS and DACIS in driving the University's digital transformation, ICT infrastructure, academic information management and technology-enabled administrative operations.

The development forms part of a broader campus-wide infrastructural renewal initiative that has witnessed the construction, renovation, rehabilitation and upgrading of several buildings, academic facilities, student accommodation, roads and other strategic installations across the University. Among these is the ongoing renovation of the Senate Building.

These interventions denote the administration's determination to reposition FUNAAB's physical infrastructure in line with its vision of building a 21st Century University. Beyond improving the aesthetics of the campus, the projects are designed to enhance functionality, promote safety, strengthen research capacity, support effective teaching and learning, and provide a more conducive environment for staff and students.

With the ICT Building now receiving a major facelift, the University's infrastructural transformation drive has continued to gather momentum, reinforcing Management's commitment to institutional development, operational efficiency and the provision of modern facilities that would sustain FUNAAB's position as a foremost University of Agriculture in Africa.