By: Lauretta Fagbohun.

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has unveiled the programme of activities for its 33rd Convocation Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and national development.

In a statement issued by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students, the University formally invited stakeholders, alumni, parents, guardians, and friends of the institution to participate in the week-long celebration scheduled to hold from Friday, January 23 to Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The convocation activities will commence on Friday, January 23, 2026, with a Jumat Service at the University Mosque by 1:00 p.m. This will be followed by an Interdenominational Service on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Chapel of Grace, FUNAAB, by 10:00 a.m.

Further activities include a Press Conference slated for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Red Chamber by 10:00 a.m. On Friday, January 30, 2026, the University will commission various projects across designated sites at 10:00 a.m., while the Convocation Lecture will take place later the same day at the Red Chamber by 3:00 p.m.

The week-long celebration will climax on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with the Convocation Ceremony featuring the award of First and Higher Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and the presentation of prizes. The ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Professor Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 10:00 a.m.

A major highlight of the ceremony is the Convocation Lecture titled “Integrating Agriculture and Youth Development: A New Paradigm for the Nigerian Education System.” The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, Chairman of Access Holdings Plc.

Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, a renowned investor, banker, and philanthropist, served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc from 2002 to 2013, where he led the transformation of the institution into one of Nigeria’s leading financial services groups.

Widely respected for his contributions to corporate governance, economic reform, and philanthropy, he is expected to offer valuable insights drawn from his extensive experience in both the private and non-profit sectors.

The University noted that the lecture is expected to stimulate meaningful dialogue on the integration of agriculture-focused education and youth empowerment as critical drivers of sustainable national development, in line with FUNAAB’s mandate to produce globally competitive graduates equipped to drive innovation and socio-economic transformation.