The Principal Officers of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Oke-Ogun (FUNATO), have paid a courtesy visit to renowned legal Luminary, one of Oke-Ogun’s illustrious sons and strong supporters, Barrister Ahmed Raji (SAN), at his chambers in Abuja. Raji, who serves as the President of the Oke-Ogun Development Forum (ODF), received the delegation in a friendly and fruitful meeting focused on advancing the growth and sustainability of the newly established institution.
According to a statement released to acrossnigerianews.com on Sunday, October 12, by the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of FUNATO, Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, the visit formed part of the university’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders and community leaders committed to the success of the federal institution.
During the interactive session, Barrister Raji expressed his deep interest in the progress of FUNATO, describing the establishment of the university as a historic milestone for the entire Oke-Ogun region. He commended the efforts of the management team in laying a strong foundation for the institution and reaffirmed his personal commitment to supporting its development.
Raji further pledged to mobilize other prominent sons and daughters of Oke-Ogun, both at home and in the diaspora, to rally support—financially, academically, and morally—for the young university. He emphasized that collective responsibility and community participation are essential to ensuring FUNATO becomes a model of excellence in agricultural and technological education.
In his remarks, Professor Babayemi appreciated Barrister Raji for his consistent advocacy and generous contributions to educational advancement in Oke-Ogun. He assured that the university’s management would continue to pursue collaborations that promote innovation, research, and community development.
The visit, he noted, symbolizes FUNATO’s commitment to building strong partnerships with stakeholders who share the vision of transforming Oke-Ogun into a hub of agricultural and technological innovation.
