FUNAAB Crèche Celebrates Children on Children’s Day

May 27, a day set aside for celebrating Children around the world has come again, and this year, the Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Branch celebrated it with former and current children and parents of the FUNAAB CRECHE. Speaking at the ceremony, The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who was represented by the Deputy […]

2018/2019 Orientation Programme: FUNAAB VC Tasks New Students on Academic Excellence

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University, particularly the male folks to shun the use of hard drugs and other social vices as the University has zero tolerance for such. Professor Salako gave this charge during the 2018/2019 Orientation programme, organized to familiarize the newly admitted students with […]

“AWARD Has Contributed to Our Academic & Professional Development” – VC

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has been described as a large contributor to the Academic and Professional Development of staff mentees and mentors in FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako said this during the AWARD training, held in the University, for  selected Mentees drawn from Colleges, Centres and Units in the […]

2019 Ramadan Lecture: VC Commends Peace On Campus

The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has enjoined Muslims to imbibe the teachings and lessons of Ramadan during and after the holy month Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Development), Professor Lateef Sanni, he said this at 29th Ramadan Lecture of FUNAAB Muslim Community. Thanking the Muslim Community for the cooperation, peace and tranquility enjoyed by […]

FUNAAB VC Declares ‘War’ On Yahoo Boys … Seeks the support of Community Leaders

The University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. KolawoleSalako has declared full scale war on elements who indulge in the “get-rich-quick” rituals, otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Plus’. Addressing Baales and Chiefs (Community Leaders) of Isolu/Emere-Atadi host areas, the Vice-Chancellor charged them to go after people with questionable characters, especially students and youths who indulge in “yahoo-yahoo”  and get rich […]

Management Boosts COBFAS, DUFARMS & DEM …Hands Over Tractors, Lawn Mower, Brush Cutters & SUVs

It was a Bumper harvest of equipments and machinery as Professor Kolawole Salako—led Administration handed over working tools to the University Community-Based farming Scheme (COBFAS), Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) and the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM).Explaining the rationale behind the purchase of the equipment, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salako noted that, “as a University of […]

COBFAS, DUFARM, DEM Commend Management-Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

The trio of Director of Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Prof. Sunday Adigbo, the Acting Director of Directorate of University Farm (DUFARM), Mr. Joseph Olobashola and the Coordinator of Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM), Mr. Olufunso Idowu commended the Prof. Kolawole Salako—led Management for boosting the service delivery of their respective arms of the University […]

DRUG ABUSE: NDLEA Commends FUNAAB’s Stance

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been commended for having zero tolerance for Drug Abuse among its students and youths in general. This commendation was given by the representative of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs. Ikairan Ekpo at the 2018/2019 orientation programme for new intakes by the University. In a […]

2018/2019 ORIENTATION FOR FRESH STUDENTS: … Your Purpose Here is Academic – DVC (A)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Morenike Dipeolu has charged fresh students of the University to face their studies squarely because their primary purpose in the University is purely academic Professor Dipeolu gave the charge at the Orientation Programme organised for the fresh students. Speaking on the topic, “Academic Matters, Results, Students Disciplinary Committee and the […]

FUNAAB VC Demonstrates Love for Children

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has demonstrated his unalloyed love and commitment to students of the University’s Staff School and FUNAAB International School (FUNIS) by paying them surprise visit on their first day of resumption. Recalling his early school days in Salvation Army Primary School, Ebute Meta and St Judes Primary School, Ebute Meta, the […]

FUNAAB VC Pledges To Sustain CEADESE

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has assured of the University’s commitment to the sustainability of the World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE). Making this declaration during a meeting with a team from World Bank Africa Center of Excellence (ACE), Professor Salako said, “Our University is very conscious of the […]

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY: – Council of Chiefs, Baales Commend VC, Team

The Council of Chiefs and ‘Baales’ that make up the Villages under the Isolu/Emere-Atadi Area has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako for the University’s immense contribution towards the building of the Police Station at Harmony Estate and the on-going rehabilitation of FUNAAB-Camp Road. Relaying their appreciation and commendation, the Head of Baales and the […]