The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has taken a bold step toward building a cyber-aware academic community, with students emerging as the driving force behind a new campus-wide digital safety movement.
At the heart of this shift is the unveiling of FUNAAB CyberTitans—a student-led cybersecurity network designed to promote peer-to-peer education and connect the university to a growing national pipeline of future cyber professionals.
The initiative, championed by cybersecurity scholar Prof. S. A. Onashoga, was the highlight of a two-day Campus-wide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative held recently.
Rather than a conventional conference, the programme transformed the campus into an active learning space. Student volunteers moved through hostels, lecture areas, and social hubs, engaging colleagues and staff in real-time conversations about phishing scams, password vulnerabilities, and one-time password (OTP) risks—turning abstract threats into everyday realities.
The campaign culminated in a packed grand finale at the COLCOMPS Auditorium, themed “Pause, Prevent, Protect for a Cyber Safe Culture.”
Setting the tone, Prof. Onashoga described cybersecurity as “the oxygen of our digital lives,” underscoring the urgency of behavioural change in an era where human error remains the weakest link.
Reinforcing the academic backbone of the field, Prof. A. A. Agboola challenged students to see mathematics as the engine of cybersecurity, while Prof. A. S. Sodiya urged a strategic mindset: understanding threats, assets, and response actions.
From an institutional standpoint, Dr. Mathew Wheto praised the student-led approach, signaling stronger backing for future editions.
Delivering the keynote virtually, Dr. Oluyomi Asogbon emphasized that most cyber breaches stem from human actions, not system failures—making awareness campaigns like this critical to national digital resilience.
One of the event’s standout moments was a student-performed playlet dramatizing OTP compromise, blending humour with education and making cybersecurity risks more relatable to everyday users.
For participants, the experience went beyond awareness. Student coordinator Emmanuel described it as a turning point in leadership and technical purpose, while many attendees said the initiative reframed cybersecurity as practical, accessible, and essential.
The unveiling of CyberTitans marks FUNAAB’s entry into a broader national ecosystem of campus-based cybersecurity advocates—positioning students not just as learners, but as frontline defenders of digital safety.
Closing the programme, Prof. Onashoga captured its significance: “We didn’t just launch a group—we ignited a culture.”
