FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION EXAMINATION DATES
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR CIRCULAR TO ALL STUDENTS FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION EXAMINATION DATES This is to inform all students that due to some unforseen circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor has approved the postponement of the First Semester Examinations for the 2019/2020 Academic Session. The new dates are as follows: 100 […]
Prof. Christian Ikeobi to Deliver FUNAAB’s 62nd Inaugural Lecture.
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold its 62nd Inaugural Lecture. The Lecture titled,”Why We Look At Things Not Seen: Animal Genes And Their Winking Eyes”, will be delivered by Professor Christian Obiora Ndubuisi Ikeobi of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) […]
FUNAAB Holds 2019/2020 Matriculation Ceremony, Commencement Lecture
All is now set for the 2019/2020 Matriculation Ceremony and Commencement Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB holding on Wednesday 24th of March, 2021 at the FUNAAB Ceremonial Building, beginning at 10.00 am. The Commencement Lecture titled, “The Reason For The Season: Hope On The Horizon” will be delivered by Prof. Stephen […]
Payment of 2018 Promotion Arrears: …FUNAAB Mgt Gives Update – Responds speedily
The University Management has again expedited collaborative efforts with the Federal Ministry of Finance and other relevant agencies towards facilitating speedy payment of 2018 promotion arrears. The Registrar of the University, Dr.’Bola Adekola disclosed this in a circular to all members of staff. According to the Registrar the Ministry of Finance in a circular dated […]
Ag. Head, DPR Commends Predecessor
The new Acting Head, Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB), Mr. Kola Adepoju has commended his predecessor in office, Dr.(Mrs.) Linda Onwuka for her sterling leadership qualities which he described as exemplary. Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Onwuka, has proceeded on accumulated leave to retirement after several years of meritorious service to the […]
Veterinary Professionals are Key Players in National Security – AIG Abubakar
Veterinary professionals across the globe have been described as key players on bio-defense, national security, food chain safety and animal and human welfare. This was the submission of AIG Dr.Aishatu Abubakar, Force Animal Branch Headquarter, Guest Lecturer at the 12th College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) FUNAAB and President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN). In her […]
Veterinary Council Inducts 30 FUNAAB Graduands … As VC Calls for More Admission Quota.
Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has inducted Thirty(30) Graduands of the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine( COLVET). The young Veterinarians are expected to contribute immensely to the growth of livestock industry in Nigeria and in diaspora by boosting food security among other developmental indices. The ceremony which was jointly organized by the College under the […]
BOOK LAUNCH: VC Decries Poor Reading Culture.
The Vice- Chancelor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has lamented the sharp decline in the reading habit of students even as he described Book-writing as an important way to document knowledge. Speaking at the launching of a Book titled, “Seed Production Technology” written by Prof. Dupe Akintobi of the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology (PBST), […]
POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE FOR 2020/2021 ADMISSION
All applicants seeking undergraduate admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the 2020/2021 Academic Session who have duly registered on the University Admission Portal for Post-UTME are hereby invited to participate in the Virtual Post-UTME Screening Exercise Scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, 29th to 31st March, 2021. Applicants are to log-in on […]
FUNAAB Mgt Tackles Power Outage …..Activates 800 KVA.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako- led Management has made good it promise to boost power supply to at least major parts of the University Community within limited resources to enhance service delivery. Relief came the way of some Lecture Halls and offices on campus when the newly purchased 800KVA Generator roared “Let there be light” into […]
FUNAAB Shines, Win ARIFA Award
Fifteen scholars of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have won the prestigious Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship in Africa (ARIFA) Award sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The Acting Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP), Dr. Mutiu Busari, disclosed this in an official interaction. According to him, universities were […]
Prof. Agboola Bows Out in Style
The Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biological Sciences (COLBIOS), has organised a befitting Send-Forth Ceremony in honour of its pioneer Dean, Prof. David Agboola, who retired from the University after a meritorious service and attaining the age of 70. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako, emphasized the […]
International Women’s Day: FUNAAB Don tasks women on academic knowledge, skills
In commemoration of the 2021 International Women’s Day celebration, the Head of Department, Communication and General Studies, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Comfort Onifade, has stressed the need to encourage the girl-child and women to acquire academic knowledge and skills. Prof. Onifade, who is also the President, National Association of University Women (NAUW), said such […]
FUNAAB Gets New Acting Head, Public Relations
An accomplished Journalist and seasoned Public Relations Executive, Mr. Kola Adepoju, FICA has been appointed the Acting Head of Directorate of Public Relations, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB). His appointment was contained in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Bola Adekola. Until his appointment, Adepoju, an Assistant Director of Public Relations, Media and […]
Academic Calendar for Postgraduate School Programmes for 2019/2020 Academic Session
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Use Technology to Resolve Farmer, Herder Crisis, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has advocated for the scientific use of land with modern technology at resolving the clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor made this known as the Keynote Speaker during the award lecture of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ogun State Chapter, and the public presentation of the […]
Management Sends Forth Former University Librarian
The immediate past University Librarian, Dr. Mulikat Salaam recently bowed out upon attaining the statutory 70 years retirement age and meritorious service to the University. In honour of the new retiree, an assemblage of friends, family, and staff of the University graced a send forth ceremony, organised for her by the University. Speaking at the […]
University Library Goes Digital
For enhanced access to library services, the ‘Nimbe Adedipe’s Library has gone fully digital with the recent procurement of state-of-the-art equipment. The items, according to the University Librarian, Dr. Feyintola Onifade include the Book-eye Professional Scanner, Radio Frequency Identification Software, and Digital Library Signage, among others. Speaking further, she said the University Library was ready […]
IITA Appoints VC As Board Member
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has been appointed as an ex-officio member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a congratulatory letter issued and signed by the Chairman of the IITA Board, Prof. Christian Borgemeister, the appointment would be for a period of two years […]
FUNAAB Ready to Solve Power Problems
The University is set to tackle the challenge of epileptic power on campus. This assurance was given by the Director of Works and Services, Engr. Olawole Akinyele during a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin in his office. Arising from a recent power outage being faced by the University, Engr. Akinyele confirmed that FUNAAB has taken delivery […]
Alake Hosts Top Delegation from Alex Ekwueme University
A high-powered delegation from the Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has paid a courtesy call on the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Gbadebo, being the Chancellor of the University. The delegation was led by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Nimi Briggs, who used the occasion to introduce the newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of […]
SSANU Celebrates Retiring Members
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), FUNAAB Chapter, has appreciated its members that retired from the services of the University between 2016 and 2020. At the colourful event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako harped on the need for stakeholders within the University community to work together as one indivisible entity for the future […]
CSR: FUNAAB Donates Boreholes to Communities
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to host communities, the University has donated two boreholes to the Mawuko and Olohunshogo-Tigba communities in Ogun State. While commissioning the boreholes, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako noted that FUNAAB was founded on a tripodal mandate of teaching, research and extension services, and by the provision […]
Our Virtual Learning Programme Encouraging – ICTREC Ag. Director
The Acting Director, Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) of the University, Dr. Olutayo Ajayi has adjudged the ongoing virtual learning programme in the University as encouraging and so far successful. Giving his assessment, Dr. Ajayi said, “What we are experiencing is a ‘new normal’, occasioned by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the ‘new […]