Senator Yayi Donates Two-Storey Hospital Complex to FUNAAB, Says VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has disclosed that the ongoing construction of a two-storey hospital complex within the premises of the  was donated to the institution by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations and Ogun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olusegun Idowu, disclosed this on August 26, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Two-Day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on University Ranking Metrics organised by the FUNAAB Ranking Advisory Committee (FURAC).

Prof. Kehinde said the hospital project was being executed on a Build-and-Furnish basis and is expected to be completed and commissioned for use by December 2026.

Earlier, the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning (DAP), Prof. Biodun Badmus, stressed that improving FUNAAB’s position in university rankings should not be left to a single Directorate or Academic Unit.

He urged Academic and Non-Teaching Units across the University to collaborate in providing accurate data, documenting institutional achievements, strengthening research visibility, improving facilities, developing partnerships and responding promptly to ranking-related requests.

Prof. Badmus also identified Academic Planners as key liaison officers between Colleges and Departments in facilitating the collection and submission of relevant information required for university rankings.

During the workshop, the Acting Director, Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS), Mr. Temitope Soretire, delivered a presentation titled “Webometrics Ranking: Presence, Visibility, Transparency and Excellence.”

The University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, also presented “Repositories Ranking: The Size, Scholar, Visibility and Rich Files.”

The Director, World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), Prof. Adeboye Fafiolu, presented “International Outlook: Improving the Linkages and Collaborative Drive of FUNAAB.”

Dr. Adekunle Oyelami addressed participants on “Responsible and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing and Research.”

Other presentations featured the Bursar, Mr. Olukayode Osinuga, who spoke on “Establishing a Robust Industry Partnership Towards Increasing the Annual Income of FUNAAB.”

The Director, Physical Planning, Engr. Kehinde Bamisile, presented “Provision of Infrastructural Facilities: A Basic Requirement.”

The Alumni Global President, Otunba Bolaji Gbadamosi, represented by the Director, Alumni Ventures, Mr. Biodun Ajayi, also spoke on “Alumni Involvement in All Development Phases of FUNAAB.”

The workshop concluded with the presentation of certificates to participants, marking the successful completion of the Two-Day Train-the-Trainers Workshop.

The workshop was aimed at strengthening collective efforts towards improving FUNAAB’s visibility, research impact and performance in global university rankings.