79th Bhayangkara Anniversary: Faculty of Agriculture UNIB Honored for Innovation and Contributions to Food Security
Bengkulu, 1 July 2025 – In commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara Day, the Regional Police of Bengkulu (Polda Bengkulu) awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu (Faperta UNIB), in recognition of its innovation and active contribution to advancing food security programs in Bengkulu Province.
The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, at Balai Semarak Bengkulu, commencing at 8:00 AM and concluding at the scheduled time. The award was personally presented by the Chief of the Bengkulu Regional Police to representatives of Faperta UNIB as a gesture of recognition for their substantial role in fostering collaborative synergies between academia and the police in strengthening national food security.
As stated in the official invitation letter No. B/883/VI/KEP./2025, electronically signed by Police Commissioner Sih Harno, S.H., Head of the Human Resources Bureau (Karo SDM) of Polda Bengkulu, the conferment of this award constitutes part of a series of traditional activities held to mark the 79th Bhayangkara Day, according to the Chief of Police Decree No. Sprin/1373/V/KEP./2025.
Faperta UNIB was commended for its exemplary initiatives in developing community-based agricultural innovations and technologies, as well as its cross-sectoral partnerships—particularly with the police force—in establishing sustainable food systems that underpin societal resilience.
Representing the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Hesti Pujiwati, Vice Dean for Student Affairs, conveyed her gratitude and pride upon receiving the award. “This recognition serves as a profound source of motivation for us to contribute to the advancement of the agricultural sector continually and to reinforce the university’s pivotal role in supporting national food security,” she affirmed.
Polda Bengkulu underscored that synergy between higher education institutions and law enforcement agencies is a strategic imperative for ensuring socio-economic stability, particularly through innovative approaches in the food and agriculture sector.
This award is expected to empower the Faculty of Agriculture at UNIB to continue serving as a leading institution in agricultural research, community service, and empowerment, and to remain a vital partner in driving inclusive and sustainable regional development agendas.
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