FUNAAB Pro-Chancellor Inspects 2,000-Hectare Alumni Farm as Association Pledges to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), HRM Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has commended the university’s Alumni Association for investing in agricultural production to support Nigeria’s food security efforts.

Oba Olabomi gave the commendation on October 15, 2026, during an inspection of the association’s 2,000-hectare farmland, which features a 15-hectare plantain farm and extensive cultivation of cassava, sesame, yam, groundnuts, bell peppers, tomatoes and several other crops.

The Pro-Chancellor praised the alumni for translating their commitment to the university into productive agricultural ventures capable of supporting food security, agribusiness development and sustainable economic growth.

He noted that collaboration between FUNAAB and its alumni presented opportunities to expand agricultural production, promote sustainable farming practices and contribute to national efforts to improve food availability and affordability.

During the inspection, Oba Olabomi was informed that the plantain farm was expected to be ready for harvesting in March 2027.

The visit also enabled him to assess the progress of the farming activities and their potential to increase food supply, create employment opportunities, promote agribusiness and strengthen practical agricultural training in line with the university’s mandate.

Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, the President of the FUNAAB Alumni Association, Otunba Bolaji Gbadamosi, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s food security.

“We’re poised to feed the nation,” Gbadamosi declared.

He explained that the agricultural investments reflected the alumni’s determination to support the university’s mission while making tangible contributions to agricultural development and Nigeria’s economic growth.

The Global President also expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, for his support for the FUNAAB Alumni Association.

Beyond the farmland, the Pro-Chancellor inspected the ongoing construction of the FUNAAB Alumni Guest House and the association’s operational Driving School. During the visit, he was briefed on other facilities and initiatives established to advance the association’s objectives.

Gbadamosi was accompanied by the association’s Secretary, Mr Femi Ajayi, during the inspection.

The visit highlighted the growing role of university-alumni partnerships in promoting agricultural innovation, enterprise development, employment creation and sustainable food production.