The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another national achievement as its 600-level veterinary student, Ms Kehinde Mercy, emerged first runner-up in the VITAL 2 Project National Veterinary Students’ Competition on Ruminant Vaccines and Vaccination in Nigeria.
Her outstanding performance earned her a cash prize of ₦500,000, further highlighting the university’s commitment to academic excellence and professional development.
The achievement was celebrated on October 8th, 2026, when a delegation from the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), led by its Dean, Professor Michael Takeet, visited the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, to present the award plaque and appreciate the university management for its support.
Speaking during the visit, Professor Takeet recalled that the Vice-Chancellor had approved the student’s participation in the competition. He noted that her performance had brought honour to both the student and the university.
He explained that Miss Kehinde participated in one of the two phases of the competition before emerging as the overall first runner-up.
Presenting the award plaque to the Vice-Chancellor, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Morenike Dipeolu, expressed appreciation for the management’s continued support for the college.
She noted that the university had consistently provided the necessary backing for its academic and professional initiatives.
In his response, Professor Kehinde expressed delight at the achievement and commended the College of Veterinary Medicine for its efforts in promoting the university’s reputation.
He described the student’s success as a source of pride and encouraged her to sustain the standard of excellence demonstrated in the competition.
The Vice-Chancellor also assured the college of the management’s continued support, reminding the student and other members of the delegation that “the reward for hard work is more work.”
The visit concluded with the formal presentation of the award plaque to the Vice-Chancellor, marking another milestone in FUNAAB’s pursuit of academic excellence and student achievement.
