Students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, have won the International Veterinary Students Association (IVSA) CEVA grant.
The President of the IVSA University of Abuja chapter, Mohammad Halima Idris, announced that the chapter successfully navigated the rigorous CEVA grant application and project proposal process, earning recognition for UofA’s veterinary students as part of the top global institutions offering veterinary medicine.
Halima stated that the grant would be used to fund various initiatives, including educational campaigns in schools about the vital role veterinarians play in the health sector, providing free deworming, first aid, consultation, and ectoparasite control services.
She added that the grant would support awareness programmes on responsible pet and livestock ownership and visits to abattoirs to promote humane practices in the transportation, treatment, and slaughter of livestock.
“This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of our members,” Halima stated.
She further expressed gratitude for the ongoing support and encouragement from the management of the University, noting that the guidance and resources provided to the students have been crucial to the chapter’s growth and success.
Of the 33 applications submitted from around the world to the IVSA headquarters in Belgium, only nine countries were awarded the grant, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi. Nigeria’s success was highlighted by the fact that UofA, along with two other Nigerian veterinary schools, were among the recipients.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students and staff of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine for this outstanding accomplishment,” the institution stated on its official Facebook handle.
