The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, has received donations of motorised farm equipment from the 1988 and 2001 alumni sets of the faculty.
The classes of 1988 and 2021 donated two and one motorised farm equipment, respectively, with full implements, which include:
• Ploughing machine (ploughs)
• Harrowing machine (harrow)
• Tilling machine (tiller)
• Weeding machine (weeder)
• Ridging machine (ridger)
The Director of the Research Management Office, Professor A. S. Jegede, who spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, at the handing-over of the motorised equipment, congratulated the two sets and the Faculty of Agriculture for having alumni with philanthropic spirit who are committed to giving back to their alma mater.
While appreciating the class set of 1988 and 2001 for the donation of the motorised farm equipment for the advancement of teaching, research, and service to humanity, Professor Jegede reiterated that the heart of benefaction which was being expressed by the alumni is a good development, affirming that the alumni is a key stakeholder in the ownership and sustenance of the university.
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Speaking on behalf of the Class of 1988, Mr John Emakhu said that apart from the faculty lecture theatre which was renovated by the set some time ago, the group was willing to support the university management with more projects.
He recollected that during their days in the university, some courses were tedious due to the use of crude and hand tools, hence the motivation to support mechanisation in the faculty and uphold global practices of agriculture which enhance training, learning and productivity.
The Representative of the Class of 2001, Professor O. A. Adebiyi reassured the faculty of more benefactions from the set, affirming that the alumni owns the faculty.
He added that the set had earlier made donations to the faculty and will continue to do more towards the advancement of the teacher, learning, and research.
The Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Professor A. B. Omojola appreciated the university management for providing an enabling environment for students to thrive in their academic pursuits, stating that this is the drive behind the gestures extended to the faculty by the two sets.
He said that the 1988 set was a unique set in the annals of the university of Ibadan and the Faculty of Agriculture which produced two Deans in succession, urging them to continue to be a shining example to other sets.
He commended and appreciated the class of 1988 and 2001 for their donations and benefactions towards the advancement of the Faculty of Agriculture and the University of Ibadan.
Courtesy: DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
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