The Farm Practical Year (FPY) students of the University have been advised to be good ambassadors of the University by laying solid foundation for others coming behind them to build on. In addition, they are expected to be well-behaved, very observant, imbibe and show good morals in their respective places of assignments. The call was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, at a 2-day orientation programme, organised for the FPY students. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Ololade Enikuomehin, the Vice-Chancellor said the University was determined to provide the enabling environment for them to have a successful Farm Practical Year and in return for the gesture, they are expected to be good ambassadors of FUNAAB.
Making his presentation at the orientation programme, Dr. Oladapo Fasae, Deputy Director, Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), advised the FPY students to handle properties entrusted to them with great care and never hesitate to report any complaint that bordered on quality service, using the right and appropriate channels. Speaking at the event, the Chairperson, FUNAAB Chapter of Service Compact With All Nigerians (SERVICOM), Mrs. Fransisca Aroyeun, informed the students to challenge any service failure observed anywhere on campus and report such to the SERVICOM Office, because the University was ever ready to deliver qualitative and efficient service.
The Dean, Student Affairs, Professor Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, who was represented by Professor Adeniyi Olayanju of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), advised the students to respect and observe the norms and values of their host communities and stay away from vices such as indecent dressing, alcoholism, cultism, rape, thuggery and smoking. On his part, Mr. David Giwa, Principal Farm Manager in COBFAS, urged the students to imbibe the spirit of humility within the two months they would be spending with the villagers. While advising them to be extra-careful, he counselled that they should not go out alone but always in groups. In his remarks, the Director of Health Services, Dr. Olusola Talabi, called on the students to be wary of the type of food and drinks they consume, while encouraging them to see the programme as a life-time opportunity to change their lives positively and not forgetting to use the long-lasting insecticidal nets at the various locations.
