Twenty-three students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have received a combined ₦5.75 million through the fourth edition of the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Educational Support Programme.
Each student received ₦250,000 towards educational expenses. The FUNAAB beneficiaries comprised 19 first-time recipients and four students who had previously benefited from the programme.
Gbemiga Abiodun educational support in 2026
The Ogun State Government initiative was established by Governor Dapo Abiodun in memory of his late son, Gbemiga Abiodun. The 2026 award ceremony took place on 9 October in Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
The programme supported 1,277 beneficiaries across different levels of education, compared with 831 beneficiaries in the previous award year.
- Primary school pupils: 336
- Secondary school students: 584
- Technical education students: 83
- University students: 274
The 23 FUNAAB students were among the university-level beneficiaries of the educational support.
FUNAAB Vice-Chancellor commends beneficiaries
Professor Iyabode Kehinde, Dean of the College of Biosciences, represented FUNAAB Vice-Chancellor Professor Babatunde Kehinde at the ceremony. She attended with Professor Ayokunle Olude of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
On 25 October 2026, the beneficiaries were received by the Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by Professors Iyabode Kehinde and Ayokunle Olude.
Professor Babatunde Kehinde congratulated the students and urged them to remain committed to their studies, maintain strong academic performance and make good use of the financial assistance.
He thanked Governor Dapo Abiodun and his family for the initiative and commended the organisers for supporting students and easing financial pressures on their education.
