The 2011/2012 Civil Engineering (CVE) Set of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has donated 40 two-seater chairs worth ₦2 million to the University’s College of Engineering (COLENG) to improve students’ learning environment.
The donation reflects the alumni’s commitment to giving back to their alma mater and supporting the welfare of current students through improved facilities.
Presenting the items on behalf of the set, Engr. Sunday Adeyemo said the donation was conceived as a practical way of contributing to students’ welfare and creating a more conducive environment for learning.
He explained that his visit to FUNAAB the previous year raised concerns about the condition of the space, prompting discussions among members of his set on how they could contribute to improving it.
According to him, the alumni subsequently raised ₦2 million to purchase the chairs, describing the gesture as an opportunity to appreciate the lecturers who provided them with the education, knowledge and professional foundation that had shaped their careers.
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Head of the Quality Control and Assurance Unit, Prof. Saliu Amolegbe, commended the alumni for their contribution.
Prof. Amolegbe expressed hope that the initiative would inspire other generations of FUNAAB graduates to support the University’s development. He urged alumni to identify areas where they could make meaningful contributions to their alma mater.
The Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Adedayo Badejo, also praised the 2011/2012 set for its commitment to the College, describing the donation as a valuable contribution towards improving the teaching and learning environment.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would be sustained and replicated by other alumni groups in the future.
Similarly, the Acting Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Igba Tobit, appreciated the alumni for taking practical steps to support students and improve facilities within the College.
The event concluded with the formal handover of the 40 two-seater chairs to the College of Engineering, reinforcing the importance of alumni involvement in supporting educational institutions and improving learning conditions for future generations.
