Last Updated on July 2, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
By Tofunmi Adebayo & Aduragbemi Oke
In a bid to strengthen administrative operations and support academic leadership, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has presented six brand-new 2024/2025 Hyundai Accent (1.5L) vehicles to Deans of Colleges. The recipients were the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Prof. Olusola Ajayi; Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi; Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Prof. Abimbola Oso and the Dean, College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies (COLENDS), Prof. Olabisi Jaiyeola.
Others were the Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Prof. Adebukunola Omemu and the Dean, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Prof. Olusegun Oguntoke.
The presentation ceremony, held today, July 1, 2025, was led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who emphasised the University’s unwavering commitment to staff welfare and institutional efficiency.
Addressing the recipients, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the mobility challenges previously encountered by some Deans and assured the University’s continued efforts to improve working conditions. According to him, “This is part of our gradual but strategic approach to addressing mobility issues across the University.” He reminded the beneficiaries that the vehicles remain the property of the University and should be used responsibly for official duties to ensure longevity and optimal value.
Prof. Kehinde also announced that the newly established College of Computing Science, scheduled to commence operations in September, would receive an additional vehicle to support its pioneer Dean.
Appreciating the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the recipients, the Dean, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), and the Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (CODAD), Prof. Adio Akinwale, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for the proactive leadership. He described the gesture as “timely and highly motivating,” noting that it would significantly enhance the capacity of the Deans to discharge their duties effectively.
Present at the handover ceremony were the Bursar, Mr. Olukayode Osinuga; Deputy Dean of COLANIM, Prof. John Abiona; and Sales Head of Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited, Miss Anthonia Ukate, among other officials.
It is noteworthy that this was the third batch of official vehicles presented to Deans under the leadership of Prof. Babatunde Kehinde. In December 2024, three brand-new GAC GA4 200T cars were allocated to Prof. Adio Akinwale (COLPHYS), Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya (COLAMRUD), and Prof. Olawale Dairo (COLENG). This was followed by another round earlier this year for Prof. Gboyega Adebayo (Postgraduate School), Prof. Festus Adeosun (Student Affairs), and Prof. Iyabode Kehinde (COLBIOS).
With the latest handover, all twelve Deans across the University’s Colleges have now been equipped with brand new official vehicles, marking a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to promote operational excellence and administrative convenience.
