Last Updated on March 4, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide

By Raymond Osemene

A group of passionate students under the banner of STUDENT ENERGY, a global non-profit organisation, is set to champion energy conservation at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The FUNAAB chapter of the organisation has outlined a mission to reduce electricity wastage in lecture halls, hostels and offices while raising awareness about the importance of energy efficiency.

The Chapter’s President, Mr. Daniel Adeyemi, a 400Level, student of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), stated that the campaign seeks to encourage both staff and students to conserve energy by switching off bulbs, fans, air conditioners, and other electrical appliances when not in use, particularly in academic and administrative spaces.

According to Mr. Adeyemi, the initiative was aimed at supporting FUNAAB’s sustainability efforts and reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility. He added that it was to foster a culture of energy consciousness, leading to long-term behavioural changes among students and staff, including a drastic reduction in electricity costs by curbing unnecessary power consumption.