Last Updated on May 26, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide

… Secures Bail for Inmate, Donates Relief Items

By Olaoye Oyewole

Reinforcing the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’s (FUNAAB) strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, the 8th Student Union Judicial Council, under the leadership of the Honourable Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Owolabi Damilare, facilitated the bail of an inmate at the Ibara Correctional Centre on May 16, 2025.

The beneficiary, Mr. Wasiu Adegbola, had been sentenced to Three Months imprisonment but remained in custody for three weeks due to his inability to pay a fine of ₦60,000. As part of its “Judiciary 2025 Outreach,” the Judicial Council intervened by settling the fine and securing his release.

Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Justice Owolabi Damilare explained that the outreach aligned with the Council’s mission to provide support to underserved members of the society, particularly inmates, within the limits of available resources. He urged the freed inmate to embrace the opportunity for a fresh start and make meaningful changes in his life, reiterating the Council’s belief in his potential for transformation.

In his remarks, the Deputy Controller of the Ibara Correctional Centre, DCC Sanni Ojo, expressed gratitude to the University and the Student Union Judicial Council for the noble gesture. He commended the students for their unexpected yet impactful intervention and encouraged them to remain shining examples of youth-driven service and generosity. DCC Ojo also advised the released inmate to reform himself and lead a life of integrity.

The outreach was rounded off with the donation of food items, clothing, and religious books to the inmates, further reflecting the University’s vision of making a positive impact in the society.

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