Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has emerged as the winner of the hackathon organised as part of the ACM-W Nigeria Celebration of Women in Information Technology (IT), further demonstrating the University’s growing strength in technology, innovation and digital skills.
The hackathon, which focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) using live datasets, brought together students from leading tertiary institutions across the South-West, including FUNAAB, the University of Ibadan, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Anchor University, Lagos (AUL), Lead City University, Ibadan, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management, Mowe, and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
At the keenly contested competition, FUNAAB emerged first, with UNIOSUN and AUL finishing second and third, respectively.
The closing and award presentation ceremony was held on September 10, 2026, at the Green Chamber, attracting participants, Academics and technology enthusiasts from participating institutions.
Declaring the University’s support for initiatives that promote technological advancement, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning, Prof. Biodun Badmus, commended the Dean of the College of Computing Sciences, Prof. Oluwasefunmi Arogundade, for hosting the programme, as well as the keynote speaker, Prof. Audrey Julia Waleghwa Mbogho of Kenya, and all participants for contributing to its success.
The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted the impact of FUNAAB’s solar farm project on the University’s operations, noting that improved power supply and campus electrification had strengthened the institution’s capacity to support technology-driven initiatives and innovation.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to outstanding contributors to the celebration. Prof. Mbogho was honoured for her contributions to advancing women’s participation in Information Technology.
The organisers also conferred a Distinguished Award of Excellence in Innovation on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kehinde, in recognition of the University’s innovative strides, particularly in sustainable campus infrastructure.
The ACM-W Nigeria Celebration of Women in IT has continued to provide a platform for promoting women’s participation in technology, nurturing innovation and digital competence, as well as fostering healthy academic competition and collaboration among tertiary institutions.
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