AGY PRESS CLUB

 By: Kehinde Esther Boluwatife The departmental Congress of the Agronomy Club took place on Friday, April 24, at the Crop and Horticultural Sciences Laboratory. The program began exactly at 2:27 pm, with an opening prayer led by Kehinde Esther Boluwatife. The General Secretary, Mr. Idoko Emmanuel, read the agenda, which covered the upcoming dinner, departmental dues, and other internal matters. President Emiola Favour then took the floor, sharing ideas to help Agronomy students fully embrace their identity as agricultural students. She outlined two core training aspects: field training and agricultural research. A field trip to an agricultural institute (such as IITA) was also proposed, with students contributing to transport fare and other items. A major point of discussion was the proposed adjustment of the AGY CLUB constitution. Since the current set is the last to be called Agronomy, the President stressed the need to fine-tune the constitution to ensure unity and prevent bias ...

  By: Adebayo Balqees Folayemi Last year, they called it a losing spree. This year, Agronomy wrote a different story. The Department of Agronomy recorded a significant improvement at Clash of Titans 2.0, climbing from last place in the maiden edition to second place in this year's competition. The event, presented by The Vocal Knights Literary and Debating Society, Faculty of Agriculture, held on Wednesday, 8th April, 2026, at the Large Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan. Five departments competed, each represented by one speaker. Agronomy was represented by Popoola Taiwo, who spoke in support of the motion: "Should false allegation receive same punishment as convicted rape?" She delivered her speech at 1:48pm, stating that "rape violates the body." At the end of the competition, Agronomy secured 69%, placing second behind Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, who won with 73.5%. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development came third with 63.25%, while ...

  By: Kehinde Esther Boluwatife  "I don't know what to do." "I don't think it's that easy." These are excuses. Words we use to cover up inaction and justify why our dreams haven't come true. Excuses are everywhere. We all use them. They are ready-made phrases we pull out when we need to explain why we did or, more often, didn't do something. They act like a safety net protecting our ego from failure or a shield hiding our true feelings. But let's be honest. Excuses are the tools of the lazy. They are the easy way out and the biggest obstacle between us and our goals. Think about it. How often do you hear these? "I would have, but..." "I can't because..." "I don't have time." "I'm not good enough." "It's too hard." "I'll do it later." All of these are variations of the same thing. Excuses. They keep us stuck in our comfort zones. They stop us from taking responsibi...

  By: Olatunde Kehinde Goodness Agronomy Club, University of Ibadan held its freshers' orientation today, April 2, 2026, welcoming new students with a series of speeches and advisories aimed at setting a strong academic and social foundation. Observing due protocol, the event commenced at 10:30 a.m. with the National Anthem, followed by the University of Ibadan anthem. Otayemi Victor, the Department's Assistant General Secretary (AGS), delivered the opening remarks, urging freshers to remain focused and diligent throughout their academic journey. Following him, Emiola Deborah Favour, President of the department, addressed the newcomers, emphasizing the need for seriousness and intentionality in their studies. She stressed that 100 level is foundational and warned students not to take it lightly. She also encouraged participation in extracurricular activities and socialization, urging students to join departmental clubs such as the Literary and Debating Club and the Press Club. ...