Veterinary Council proffers solution to food security

Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has called for a transformative potential approach within the veterinary field to improve food security across the country, following a shortage of food threatening Nigerian homes

President of the Council, Dr Aisha Baju, gave the option at the 15th Oath-taking and Induction for 21 students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, in collaboration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State.

The association’s boss emphasised that the council was strategically aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ on national livestock reform, with a vision of putting measures in place to ensure that the highest level of veterinary services delivery is provided by veterinarians.

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of FUNAAB, Prof. Olusola Kehinde, highlighted the exceptional quality of the College of Veterinary Medicine, labelling it the premier institution of its kind in Nigeria, emphasising the rigorous six-plus years of training that the graduates underwent, encompassing practicals, laboratory work, lectures and field experiences.

Represented by the Deputy VC (Academics), Prof. Kayode Akinyemi, the VC expressed confidence in the abilities of the 21 inductees, expressing optimism that they would bring honour to the university through their exemplary service and commitment to veterinary medicine.