OAU Honors Abundish Nigeria CEO Barr. Gboyega Adetunji with Agribusiness Excellence Award
Celebrating Innovation in Nigerian Agriculture
The 14th Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Agriculture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) became a powerful celebration of innovation, resilience, and leadership in Nigerian agriculture. The event highlighted the critical role of smart agriculture in addressing food security challenges while honoring outstanding contributors to the sector.
Agribusiness Excellence Recognized
A key highlight was the presentation of the Award of Excellence in Agribusiness to Barr. Adetunji Adegboyega, the visionary MD/CEO of Abundish Nigeria Limited. The prestigious award recognized his exceptional contributions to agricultural entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Nigeria’s evolving agribusiness landscape.
Insights on Smart Agriculture
Prof. Kolawole Adebayo, Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, delivered the keynote lecture titled “The Place of Smart Agriculture in Ensuring Food Security”. He emphasized the urgent need for conservation strategies and innovative practices to combat land degradation and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Diverse Participation and Engagement
The event attracted a distinguished audience including:
- Dr. Adebola Ismail Akindele, Group Managing Director of Courtville Business Solutions
- Prof. Olalekan J. Soyelu, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture
- Oba (Dr.) Jesph Olubiyi Toriola (Ajibise Ogo 1), The Ogunsua of Modakeke
Representing Abundish Nigeria Limited were Barr. Adetunji and team members Young and Paul, who engaged in meaningful discussions about Nigeria’s agricultural future.
Art Meets Agriculture
The event featured a compelling spoken word performance by emerging artist Khaleda Simola (aka The Dynamic Hadja), who highlighted the struggles of Nigerian youth, food inflation, and the urgent need for agricultural reform.
Abundish Nigeria’s Growing Impact
Abundish Nigeria Limited was celebrated for its significant contributions to the sector. Barr. Adegboyega’s recognition underscored the company’s commitment to:
- Sustainable farming practices
- Youth-led agribusiness innovation
- Tech-enabled agricultural solutions
Inspiring the Next Generation
The event also featured a vibrant exhibition where local schools and research groups showcased their work, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.
A Vision for Africa’s Agricultural Future
In his acceptance remarks, Barr. Adegboyega captured the spirit of the occasion: “Agriculture is not in the past, it is now, and it is the future. With knowledge, tools, and partnerships, we will feed Africa from Africa.”
The event served as both recognition of current achievements and inspiration for future innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
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