Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
By Olaoye Oyewole
The Muslim Community of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured 22 retired Muslim staff members for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the University and the Muslim Community.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the former Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Prof. Adebayo Akinloye, urged the retirees to remain grateful to Allah and use their retirement years to continue serving Allah and humanity.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that the University would continue to appreciate and remember the retirees for their positive contributions to the growth and development of FUNAAB.
He encouraged them to see retirement as an opportunity to mentor younger people and contribute meaningfully to society through their wealth of experience and knowledge.
Earlier, the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) and the Amir of the FUNAAB Muslim Community, Prof. Lateef Sanni, represented by the Naibul Amir, Prof. Adesina Agboola, explained that the recognition ceremony was delayed due to the ongoing construction of the University Mosque.
The Amir congratulated the retirees for their contributions to the development of the University and the Muslim Community, while appreciating the Muslim Welfare Committee for successfully organising the event.
In his admonition, the Chief Imam, Prof. Idris Ayinde, represented by the Deputy Chief Imam and the Director, Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD), Prof. Sheriff Adewuyi, congratulated the retirees and urged them to remain grateful to Allah for the opportunity to serve and be recognised for their contributions.
The Chief Imam encouraged the retirees to strengthen their relationship with Allah, while praying for their continued good health, mercy and blessings.
The event culminated in the presentation of honours to the 22 retirees in recognition of their service and contributions to FUNAAB and the Muslim Community.
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