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ABUAD Ventures
Afe Babalola University is established with a grand master-plan with adequate provisions made for it to lead in three principal areas of teaching, research and community service. In the area of community service the University is not only designed to be self-sustaining but also to provide adequate services and products for the benefit of the larger society and contribute to Nigeria’s export, especially in the area of agriculture. The University is fully residential for both staff and students. The needs of this fast growing community are adequately provided for by the ABUAD Ventures.
ABUAD Ventures is a business arm of the University consisting of different business units which are located within the University premises. These include:
1. ABUAD Bakery;
2. ABUAD Printing Press;
3. ABUAD Laundry;
4. ABUAD Guest House
5. ABUAD Water Bottling Company; and
6. ABUAD Catering Services.
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ABUAD Bakery is a fully licensed and NAFDAC approved bakery, specialised in producing very healthy and high quality bread and pastries. Presently the bakery has about 15 varieties of products some of which are already leading the market in the state and its environs. It also provides special products for events and ceremonies. It is presently expanding its market share with strong brand qualities which make it a sure success for marketers who may want to market its products.
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ABUAD Printing Press: This is the first digital printing press with facilities for digital colour separation in Ekiti State. It provides high quality printing services, ranging from printing of books, posters, brand labels, amongst many others. These services are provided at very affordable prices without compromise on their qualities. Also, considering that there is 24 hours power supply in the University, the usual problem of low energy supply is completely absent. There is also adequate manpower for both day and night services. The Press also has fully installed and stand-by machines for the various stages of printing works and does not require any outside support before a job can be completed. This means that jobs are completed and delivered promptly without compromise on the quality.
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ABUAD Laundry is a fully equipped and well managed laundry service provider. It specialises in both industrial and household laundry services with fully installed machines and procedures suitable for all kinds of fabrics. It is manned by specialists with long standing years of experience in laundry services. Patronage for Laundry is fast increasing both from Ekiti State and other surrounding states.
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ABUAD Guest House: Considering the serenity and peaceful environment in which the University is located and considering the high standard of services which the University is established to provide and which has not been replicated anywhere around, the university is very mindful of the lodging needs of its visitors. It has therefore provided very peaceful and cosy environment with adequate security where visitors can lodge while transacting their businesses with the University. Although the guest house is located within the University premises the privacy of the lodgers is highly guaranteed as students and non staff of the Guest House are not allowed into the premises.
The Guest House serves assorted local and continental dishes under the management of highly trained and well cultured staff which are available at any time of the day or night. There is steady water and power supply, with the rooms fully air conditioned and furnished to high standards.
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The ABUAD Water factory is licensed by NAFDAC to bottle potable water under the most hygienic conditions. It provides drinking water for the members of the University community and also supplies water to the general public. The design of the bottle makes it easily distinguishable while the water quality has endeared it to the heart of the public. It is affordable and highly safe for consumption.
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ABUAD Catering Services: based on the high accolade usually received from the members of the public by the management of the University cafeteria especially during special functions, the ABUAD Ventures has decided to throw its catering doors open to offer services to the general public. The Cafeteria has well trained, neat and hardworking staff who are capable of managing large catering events. The terms of services are also very considerate without compromise on the quality.