23 FUNAAB Students Receive ₦5.75 Million in Gbemiga Abiodun Educational Support

Twenty-three students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have benefited from the fourth edition of the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Educational Support Programme, receiving a combined ₦5.75 million to support their academic pursuits.

The beneficiaries, comprising 19 first-time recipients and four returning awardees, received ₦250,000 each under the programme, which provides financial assistance to students across different levels of education in Ogun State.

Established by the Ogun State Government in memory of Gbemiga Abiodun, the late son of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the initiative seeks to promote educational advancement and ease the financial challenges faced by students.

The 2026 edition of the programme was held on Friday, October 9, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State. This year's exercise recorded an increase in beneficiaries from 831 in the previous award cycle to 1,277 students across the state.

The beneficiaries comprised 336 primary school pupils, 584 secondary school students, 83 technical education students and 274 university students.

Representing FUNAAB's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, at the award ceremony, the Dean of the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, delivered a goodwill message. She was accompanied by Prof. Ayokunle Olude of the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET).

Following the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor received the FUNAAB beneficiaries, alongside the two university representatives, at the University on October 25.

Congratulating the recipients, Prof. Kehinde encouraged them to remain committed to their academic pursuits and sustain the level of excellence that earned them the recognition. He also urged them to make the most of the opportunity and continue to justify the confidence placed in them through their academic performance.

The Vice-Chancellor further expressed appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun and his family for establishing the initiative, describing it as a meaningful intervention that helps reduce financial barriers to education. He also acknowledged the contributions of the programme's facilitators towards improving students' welfare and access to educational support.

The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Educational Support Programme continues to provide financial assistance to students across Ogun State, with this year's edition extending support to beneficiaries at primary, secondary, technical and tertiary levels.