NMA Canvasses for Members’ Welfare
Members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter have called for an improved welfare package for their members working in the University system. Addressing the University Management, the Chairman of the Association, Dr. Ismail Lawal appealed to the Vice-Chancellor and the entire Management to look into the promotion and career structure of her […]
COBFAS Records Bumper Harvest
The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) has recorded a bumper harvest of maize at its Farm located along Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Road, on the University Campus. FUNAAB Bulletin Crew was on ground at the harvesting and sales of the maize to marketers from Abeokuta metropolis. In an interview with […]
AMREC Hosts Workshop
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the university last week organised a One Day Workshop to sensitise and orientate people of Budo-Ayetoro and neighbouring community on benefits of good health and nutrition. The Workshop which was aimed at strengthening the cordial relationship between FUNAAB and members of the community, featured medical assistance and free […]
Ogun NUJ Commends FUNAAB’S VC …For restoring peace to campus
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council has commended the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako for restoring peace to the institution, barely a year after his assumption of office. The State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Wole Sokunbi, his predecessor, Comrade Tunde Sodeke and gave the commendation when the Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by the Head of […]
75th BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY: FUNAAB’S VC Felicitates With Alake of Egbaland
The University has congratulated and felicitated with the Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, HRM Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, CFR on his 75th Birthday Anniversary. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako in his congratulatory message while fielding questions from Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC) Crew and during his Courtesy Visit to Iwe Irohin Press Centre […]
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VC Salutes NUJ …Promise to leave enduring legacy
The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has commended journalists in the country for contributing immensely to national development, assuring that he will strive to leave an enduring legacy typical of Iwe Irohin which Henry Townsend bequeathed on Nigerian Journalism. Speaking during his Courtesy Visit to the Executives of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State […]
FLOODING OF FUNAAB END OF ALABATA ROAD: There Is No Cause For Alarm … We’ve carried out paliative measure – Ag. Director of Works
The University’s Directorate of Works has assured members of the Academic Community that there’s no cause for alarm over the wreckage of FUNAAB end of Alabata/Camp Road by incessant flood. The Acting Director of Works, Mr. Kehinde Ajiboye allayed fears of probable collapsed of the heavily flooded portion of the road when FUNAAB Bulletin crew […]
University Don Clamour for Adoption of Biochar Technology
A Professor of Soil Physics from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Durodoluwa Oyedele has reiterated the called for the adoption of Biochar Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Protection. The University Don made the call while delivering his Keynote Address at the Biochar Intiative of Nigeria […]
Chemistry Hosts German Scholar, Eyes Research Collaboration
Chemistry Department, in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) is eyeing possible research collaboration with European Universities in Germany and Spain, through Professor David Diaz who paid a courtesy visit to the Department recently. Professor Diaz who visited FUNAAB from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Germany also took time out to deliver […]
Council Commends, Thanks Out-gone Members
The Governing Council of the University has commended three (3) out-gone members of Council for serving the institution meritoriously during their tenure of office. They are representative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Council Dr. Olumuyiwa Akinsola, and the Representatives of Senate on Council, the duo of Professor Christian Ikeobi and […]
SIWES Holds Orientation for Non-Agricultural Students …Charges them to be Disciplined
The Directorate of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has held an orientation for the students in the non-agricultural discipline who are going for their Industrial Training with a charge to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they are posted. Addressing the students, the Director, SIWES, Professor Grace Sokoya disclosed that the orientation programme […]
Stakeholders Call for Simplified Methods of Teaching Physics
The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), Ogun State Chapter has held its First Seminar for stakeholders in the field of Physics, calling on all Physics teachers to make Physics interesting by developing simple methods of teaching the subject. Delivering the Keynote Address at the Seminar titled “Physics in our Today’s World”, was the Commissioner for […]
Government Tasked on Support for Local Scientists
Government, at all levels in Nigeria have been charged to support and encourage scientists, in order for the country to develop its research potential. The charged was given by Emeritus Professor (Mrs) Olufunke Egunjobi at a 2-Day Training Workshop, organized by the Biopesticide Research Team in collaboration with Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Organic […]
RE: MOBILIZATION OF QUALIFIED GRADUATES FOR THE NYSC 2018 BATCH ‘C’ SERVICE YEAR
The NYSC Directorate has directed the commencement of the Batch ‘C’mobilization exercise for the Prospective Corps Members from various Corps producing institutions with effect from September 3, 2018. To this end, Heads of Departments are hereby requested to forward accurate and comprehensive list of qualified Prospective Corp Members (PCMs) to the Student Affairs Division using […]
FUNAAB Makes History
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Wednesday, August 28, 2018 made history as the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) formally presented Certificate of Registration of the First Improved indigenous Chicken Breed, customized and branded as FUNAAB ALPHA, to the institution amid jubilation galore for yet another resounding success. History beckoned […]
FUNAAB Is Really A Centre of Excellence …FUNAAB ALPHA a real breakthrough –NACGRAB
The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has poured encomium and commendation on the University (FUNAAB) for being at the forefront of meaningful research ditto historical scientific breakthrough with Improved Indigenous Chicken Breed otherwise known as FUNAAB ALPHA. The CEO of NACGRAB and Registrar of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breed and Fisheries, Dr. Sunday […]
FUNAAB ALPHA Do More of Research… –Alake charges FUNAAB
The Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, HRM Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Okukenu IV has charged the University “to do more of research, in order to get more fund”. The Royal Father who was represented by the Agbaakin of Egbaland and former Military Administrator of Bauchi and Sokoto States, (Rtd.) Navy Captain Rasheed Raji gave […]
FUNAAB ALPHA REGISTRATION VC, Principal Researcher Have Done Us Proud –NIAS, NSAP
The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) and the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) have commended the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and the Principal Researcher of FUNAAB ALPHA Breed, Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo respectively for doing them proud. NIAS and NSAP gave the commendation in their Goodwill Messages at the formal presentation of Certificate […]
Teaching & Research: –VC Addresses Challenges
Migration of brilliant scholars, especially Professors has been identified as the major challenge to quality teaching and research in the nation’s Ivory Towers and Africa in general. The Vice-Chancellor FUNAAB, Professor Kolawole Salako dropped the hint while speaking at the just concluded International Workshop, organized by the Institution’s Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and […]
You are our Pride – VC tells FUNAAB Alumni
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has discribed that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Alumni Association as a pride to the University. Professor Salako stated this at the 20th Anniversary, Investiture and Award Dinner of the Alumni Association, Abuja Branch held at the Nigerian Airforce Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja. According to him, Alumni Associations globally […]
FUNAAB ANTHEM … The Untold Story
Excitement, patriotism and sense of fulfillment usually fill the atmosphere anytime and anywhere FUNAAB Anthem is rendered. Even pessimists agree that the lyrics are catchy, revealing, inspirational and thought provoking. Others are of the view that the rhymes are melodious and breath-taking while the motion pictures lend credence to the lyrics. Observers share the consensus […]
ICPD Host Workshop
Professional Photographers have been encouraged to see themselves as being in a noble profession and do their work with confidence and joy. Stating this was the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako while giving his remarks at the Workshop for Professional Photographers in Ogun State, organized by the International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), FUNAAB in collaboration […]
CEADESE Holds International Workshop On Climate Change
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have again been assured of FUNAAB’s commitment to train new generation of leaders who will take the world by surprise and assist in solving developmental challenges in Africa. Giving the assurance was the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, while declaring open an International Workshop with the Theme, […]
BEHOLD FUNAAB’S SPORTS HEROINE …Who Won 21 Gold, 11 Silver & 9 Bronze Medals
If the University were to institute her own version of the prestigious‘Hall of fame’ in Sports, Oyinloye Naomi Adeoyin would have her nameetched in gold and seated comfortably at the pinnacle ofthe Roll Call of “Who Is Who”. For Nine (9) solid years of studentship (2007-2016) during which sheupgraded from Foundation Science to Degree and […]