The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has recorded another milestone in academic excellence as Mr. Michael Aladejobi, a recent graduate of the Department of Computer Science, emerged winner of the highly competitive 2025 Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation Scholarship Award, conferred by the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES).
The award, presented on August 8, 2025, is renowned globally for its rigorous standards and commitment to recognising emerging leaders in science and engineering.
In a statement congratulating the awardee, the Dean of the College of Computing (COLCOMP), Prof. Oluwasefunmi Arogundade, described the feat as a reflection of FUNAAB’s culture of excellence and innovation. He noted that the award, considered one of the most competitive scholarships worldwide, celebrates academic brilliance, research potential, and professional commitment.
During the official presentation, NIPES commended Mr. Aladejobi for his remarkable scholarly achievements and dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, urging him to sustain the drive that has positioned him as a promising innovator from Africa.
The Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation Scholarship was instituted by NIPES to honour the legacy of Dr. Ewim and to nurture visionary leaders whose work would contribute to national development and global scientific advancement.
Reacting to the development, FUNAAB Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed pride in the awardee, noting that the recognition underscored the university’s mission of producing globally competitive innovators and leaders.
“This outstanding recognition of Mr. Aladejobi is not just a personal victory, but a testimony that FUNAAB is a global hub where talent is discovered, nurtured, and celebrated,” Prof. Kehinde said. “Our students remain the torchbearers of innovation and impact, amplifying the University’s relevance on the national and international stage.”
With this achievement, Mr. Aladejobi joins the ranks of outstanding scholars whose successes continue to project FUNAAB’s image as a world-class centre of innovation, research, and leadership across science, technology, and agriculture.
