Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, a globally respected investor, banker, and philanthropist is billed to deliver the 33rd Convocation Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Programme of activities for the Convocation Ceremony was announced in a recent press release e-signed by Olasunkanmi OLAJIDE, the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations of the university, reputedly Africa’s leading University of Agriculture.
underscoring its enduring commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and national development.
According to Olajide, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students, extends a formal invitation to stakeholders, alumni, parents, guardians, and friends of the University to participate in the week-long celebration which commenced yesterday, Friday, January 23 culminating on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The celebration started with Jumat Service on yesterday at the University Mosque and will continue on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with an Interdenominational Service at the Chapel of Grace, FUNAAB, by 10:00 a.m. This would be followed by a Press Conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Red Chamber, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
On Friday, January 30, 2026, the University would commission various projects across designated project sites at 10:00 a.m., while the Convocation Lecture would take place later the same day at the Red Chamber by 3:00 p.m.
The week-long activities would culminate on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with the Convocation Ceremony, featuring the Award of First and Higher Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and the presentation of prizes, scheduled to be held 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” to be delivered by Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc from 2002 to 2013, where he spearheaded the transformation of the institution into one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial services groups. Widely recognised for his leadership in corporate governance, economic reform, and philanthropy.
He is expected to bring far-reaching perspectives drawn from his extensive experience in the private and non-profit sectors.
His lecture is anticipated to stimulate robust dialogue on the role of agriculture-driven education and youth empowerment in shaping sustainable development outcomes, in line with FUNAAB’s mission to produce globally competitive graduates capable of driving innovation and socio-economic transformation.
