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University of Ibadan Announced Participation in BATN Foundations Graduate
The University of Ibadan has announced its participation in the prestigious BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Programme for 2025.
The programme is a transformative initiative that aims to equip graduates with vital entrepreneurial skills and opportunities within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Meanwhile, six outstanding candidates have been selected as winners from the competitive field of eleven innovative project proposals submitted by graduates.
Each of the winners would be awarded ₦1,500,000 to support their respective agricultural ventures.
The winners from the University of Ibadan include Samuel Afolabi, Akintayo Akintunde, Ojo Florence, Kehinde Amuo, Khadeejah Owolabi and Eyitayo Ojo.
Their agribusiness concepts cut across diverse agricultural value chains such as fish farming, apiary, silviculture and livestock rearing.
These winners exemplified innovation and dedication in agriculture, representing a new generation of agripreneurs ready to drive food security and economic growth.
Akintayo Akintunde, who developed a plan for a Sustainable Beekeeping Project, expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
Akintude said: “Being selected as a winner of the BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Programme is an incredible honor.
“This funding will empower me to further develop my apiary business and cut down adulterated honey in the market.
“I am incredibly thankful for the guidance and resources offered through this initiative.”
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2025/04/14/university-of-ibadan-announced-participation-in-batn-foundations-graduate-agripreneurs-programme/
