Mr Femi Oyeniyi
Department of Agricultural Technology
Email: [email protected]
2024
2022/23
Launch of the Animal Welfare Club at Ekiti State Polytechnic
The inaugural meeting of the animal welfare club at Ekiti State Polytechnic was held on 9 June 2023, The meeting started with the national and state anthem.
The Rector's representative, Dr. John Akerele, welcomed the guests to the high table, including the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Kehinde Adeboye, invited lecturers, Professor Olufemi Alabi and D. Oluwaseun Iyasere (who joined online), the Head of the Department of Agricultural Technology, Dr. Moses Akinsuyi and Barrister Balogun. Dr. Akerele welcomed everyone to the launch and emphasized the significance of the Anthropocene and the need to care for animals in his opening remarks. He especially thanked UFAW for their support of the new club. A pre-recorded talk by Dr. Stephen Wickens, Development Officer at UFAW, was then shown in which he outlined the activities of UFAW and the programs of support offered to help staff and students improve their understanding of animal welfare science.
The next speaker was Prof. Alabi who talked on how animal welfare affects human wellbeing in Nigeria. He explained the benefits of treating animals well for both humans and animals. The students asked many questions and learned a lot. The second talk was by Dr. Iyasere, who joined online. She talked about how to love animals and overcome cultural biases and fears. The last speaker was Seun Balogun, who educated the audience on animal rights. She cited some sections of the Nigerian constitution that protect animal rights and welfare, and the penalties for violating them.
The climax of the meeting was the launch of the Animal Welfare Club by the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Adeboye. Founding members, and UFAW LINK, Femi Gabriel Oyeniyi, Dr Akinsuyi, and Scholar Ajayi were praised for their work in launching the club. They in turn invited interested students and staff to join the club and listed some activities they planned to do in the coming year.
Visit to Ekiti State Abattoir
The Agricultural Technology Department of Ekiti State Polytechnic organized an excursion to the Ekiti State Abattoir for its first and second year students on 25 May 2023. The excursion was sponsored by UFAW and facilitated by Mr. Femi Oyeniyi, the UFAW LINK Person at the polytechnic. The students were welcomed by the veterinary surgeon in charge of the abattoir. He briefed students about key operations that take place in an abattoir and they moved through various sectors (lairage, slaughter hall, receiving area, weighing cabin, condemned meat room amongst others). He also highlighted the challenges and risks posed by those who try to evade the quality control and safety measures at the abattoir. The visit finished with questions from the students.
Dr Abdi Feyisa
Professor Funmilayo Bamigboye
Prof Caleb Kudi
Dr Ojelade Oluwaseun
Dr Dagmawi Yitbarek
Dr Priscilla Lolade Komolafe
Dr Olufemi Alabi
Dr Jean Claude Manirambona
Mr Ovie Kingsley Awhefeada 
Dr Samuel Nyaga
Samuel Ogah
Dr Saeed Shafiei Sabet
Mr Roi Mandel/Mr Eyal Klement
Dr Alarape Selim Adewale 
Dr Folashade Helen Olaifa
Dr Sylvia Nalubwama 
Dr David Obiero
Dr Peter Kimeli
Dr Y Baby Kaurivi
Professor Chinedu Eze
Dr Ochuko Joshua Eriegha
Professor Oyebanji Bukola
Boma Victor Iriso 
Professor Andre Ganswindt
Dr Onneta Regasa