Former VC Now NIAS President
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin A former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Israel Adu, has been elected as the President of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Adu was elected at the 3rd Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) of NIAS and the Animal […]
FUNAAB Scholar Wins IUFoST Award
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin A graduate student in the Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Miss Ifeoluwa Olotu, had won the prestigious International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Food Safety without Borders Graduate Student Paper Award. Miss Olotu’s research which was […]
Entrepreneurial Education for FUNAAB Students
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin As part of concerted efforts at addressing the challenges of unemployment ravaging the nation, Rotary International, in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have organised a five-day New Generation Entrepreneurial Education (EE) training for students of the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who […]
Be Relevant After Graduation – IFSERAR Director
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Director, Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Professor Akin Omotayo, has tasked the 2013/2014 graduating students of the University on how to be relevant after graduating. Delivering a lecture titled, “Developing Skills Set for Excellence and How to Search for and Get […]
IFSERAR Organises Training on Scientific Data Analysis
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), is leading the frontier towards ensuring that data collected during research findings are properly analysed, by organising an intensive training programme for research scientists, lecturers, postgraduate students and final year undergraduate students on data analysis. Addressing […]
Reps Pass Vote of Confidence on FUNAAB
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin After their official visit to the University, federal legislators and members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education, have passed a vote of confidence on the way and manner the affairs of the institution was being run. The lawmakers, who recently paid a working visit to […]
VC Lauds FG Over Periodic Review of Pensioners’ Wages
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has commended the efforts of the Federal Government at bringing succour to pensioners through the periodical review of pension wages. Professor Oyewole disclosed this during a 3-Day Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Training Workshop for Pensioners, organised by the Board of Trustees for Pension […]
Nematodes Are Man’s Enemy – Don
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin A University Don and the Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Society of Nematologists (NISON), Professor (Mrs.) Olufunke Egunjobi, has described nematodes as great enemies to the well being of man. Professor Egunjobi made this known while delivering her keynote address during the Second Biennial Conference of the […]
FUNAABITE Wins WHO Grant
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin A postgraduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences, Mr. Hammed Mogaji, has been awarded the sum of $9,550 as Research and Training Grant for his MSc programme in Tropical Disease Research (TDR). Funded by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Research Grant would cover the full […]
FUNAAB Don Invents Alternative Cooking Gas
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin A Don in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) and the Director of Zoological Park of the University, Dr. Moses Oyatogun, has devised an alternative cooking gas from Biodegradable waste, which is found to be economical and environmentally-friendly. Speaking at […]
Don Identifies Ways to Secure Adequate Research Funding
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Federal Government and stakeholders of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA), have been advised to ensure adequate funding of research efforts under the policy, for the benefit of Nigerians. This advice was given during the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Lecture titled, […]
Community Soccer Ends in Grand Style
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin In a bid to foster better extra-curricular activities among the students, the University has introduced the first ever Community Soccer Competition. The maiden tournament tagged, “FUNAAB Community Shield Soccer Competition”, had students living around FUNAAB communities as participants. The eight communities that participated include: Male Hostels, Main […]
Internal Advertisement for Vacant Positions in the Staff School
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School PositionsA. Master Grade III – (CONTISS 06) Candidates should possess a Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) with a minimum of two (2) years cognate post-qualification […]
Internal & External Advertisement for Non-Teaching Staff Vacancies
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta A. Director, Directorate of Internal Audit – (CONTISS 15) Candidates should possess a good honours degree in Accounting or its equivalent. . In addition, candidate should possess […]
FUNAAB Empowers Drivers
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin As part of the staff development initiative of the University Management, the Department of Works and Services recently facilitated a two 2-day workshop tagged, “Intensive Re-Orientation and Refresher Course for University’s Motor Drivers/Mechanics and Technical Assistants (Automobile)”. Presenting a Paper titled, “Traffic Rules and Regulation: Right of […]
AERD Holds Maiden Valedictory Lecture
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), has held a Valedictory Lecture for its outgoing final year students, which is the first ever to be held. The maiden edition of the Lecture themed, “Becoming Employable in an Unemploying Economy”, had as speakers, an alumnus of […]
UK Don Lauds Varsity over Organic Agriculture Initiative
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Project Coordinator, Centre for Agroecology and Food Security of the Coventry University, United Kingdom, Professor Phil Harris, has commended the University’s drive towards the development of Organic Agriculture. Professor Harris, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by […]
FUNAAB Student Shines
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin An undergraduate student in the Department of Microbiology, Mr. Charles Besidonne, has done the University proud by emergingone of the top three in the 1st African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Continental Essay Competition. The keenly-contested Essay Competition with the theme, “The Role of Standards in Promoting Sustainable […]
FUNAAB, RMRDC Collaboration Yielding Fruit
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The existing collaboration between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has recorded another remarkable dividend with the commissioning of an upgraded plant and equipment at the FUNAAB missioning of the latest equipment donated by RMRDC would usher-in the […]
Learning Needs to be Student-Centered, Says VC
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has reiterated the Management’s position at improving on teaching and learning activities in the University, and the need make learning needs student-centered. Professor Oyewole made this known at the maiden training programme on “Ethics of Examination and Invigilation to Newly-Employed Academic Staff […]
Be A Valuable Professional – Professor Osofisan
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin Newly-inducted members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria have been advised to make themselves highly valuable in the profession. Giving this piece of advice was the first Nigerian female Professor of Computer Science, Professor (Mrs.) Adenike Osofisan, at the 1st Induction Ceremony of Computer Science […]
PRESSID PROGRAMME FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION STILL OPENED
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin The Federal Government has instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), to sponsor First Class graduates of recognised and approved Universities to postgraduate studies in top Twenty-Five (25) Universities around the world.The Scheme is aimed at developing a critical mass of professionals, who […]
FUNAAB Loses Honourary Award Recipient
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin Professor Francis Idachaba, a Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) recipient from FUNAAB and Chairman, Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA), has passed on. The renowned scholar and a foremost Professor of Agricultural Economics, would be buried as follows:Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – Service of Songs at his residence […]
COLMAS Gives Out Correct Departmental Acronyms
Last Updated on December 16, 2014 by admin For clarity and consistency, the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS), has re-iterated the correct names and acronyms of Departments in the College. According to the Acting Dean, Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Philip, the Departments and their correct acronyms are: Business Administration (BAM), Entrepreneurial Studies (ETS), Banking and Finance […]