PMB Honours FUNAAB’s Graduate
President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has honoured a FUNAAB Alumnus, Mr. Micheal Ugwuzor for winning the Presidential Graphics Design Competition, which received over 500 entries within the country. The President recognized Mr. Ugwuzor for his exceptional performance in his personal Twitter handle. Mr. Ugwuzor, who graduated from the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College […]
University Librarian Bows out in Style
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other Principal Officers of the University have joined members of staff of ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library in honouring the outgone University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Saalam, for her selfless service to the University during her tenure of office. Speaking at a Send-Forth ceremony, Professor Salako commended Dr. (Mrs.) Salaam for […]
FUNAAB Alumni 20th Annual Convention: … VC Canvasses for Food Security
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has stressed the need to increase agricultural productivity in order to alleviate hunger in the face of global economic recession. The call was made by the Vice-Chancellor at the 20th Annual Convention and 19th Annual Lecture Series of FUNAAB Alumni Association. According to Professor Salako, recession is a business cycle contraction that […]
DIVIDENDS OF COBFAS: Monarchs canvass retention of nine months duration
The Royal Fathers of towns hosting the University’s Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) have unanimously called for the retention of nine-month duration, for the practical training of the institution’s undergraduates, in their domain, in order to enhance quality training. Receiving the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kola Salako and his Management team in their respective palaces, the Monarchs […]
VC Seeks to Consolidate Relationship with FMC, Others … Says they are FUNAAB’s Partners in Progress
In a bid to consolidate as well as enhance Town and Gown relationship with other Federal Government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Kolawole Salako has paid courtesy visits to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba; Federal College of Education […]
FUNAAB’s 54 INAUGURAL LECTURE: Prof. Okeleye Tackles Food Insecurity
Radical transformation of Nigeria’s food system has been proffered as solution to food insecurity and poverty eradication. A Professor of Cropping System, Professor Kehinde Okeleye disclosed this while delivering the 54th Inaugural Lecture of the University, held at FUNAAB Ceremonial Building titled, “Food Security and Poverty Eradication Challenges in Nigeria: Agronomy to the Rescue”. Professor […]
Prof. Dipeolu Becomes Dean, COLAMRUD
A Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Professor Adewale Dipeolu has been elected as Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD). The election of Professor Dipeolu was held at the COLAMRUD’s College Board Meeting held on October 23, 2017. Delivering his acceptance speech, the incoming Dean, Professor Dipeolu who […]
Dr Onwuka Becomes Head, DPR
A renowned Administrator and Scholar, Dr. Linda Onwuka has been appointed Head, Directorate of Public Relations. Dr Onkuwa, who is Deputy Registrar I, was until her appointment, the Director, Distance Learning Programme of the University. She would be taking over from Mr Kola Adepoju, an Assistant Director who was serving in acting capacity. Dr Onwuka, […]
FUNAAB’s New VC Gets Instrument of Office
The newly-appointed sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Felix kolawole Salako has received his instruments of office at a formal handing-over ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room, assuring that he would be fair to all in office. Professor Salako gave the assurance shortly after his predecessor, Professor Ololade […]
Obasanjo, Alake Express Confidence in FUNAAB’s Vice-Chancellor
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo have expressed implicit confidence in the ability of the new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Kolawole Salako to take the institution to unprecedented heights. Chief Obasanjo and Oba Gbadebo stated this in their […]
NAEC Inaugurates Chapter
The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC), FUNAAB Chapter, has been inaugurated in the University. The Association has one of its major objectives of harmonising all competent and practicing artisans, craftsmen as well as technicians in the various engineering fields at the federal, states and local government levels. Speaking at the event, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, […]
COLAMRUD Holds Refreshers’ Workshop
The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), recently held a 2-day Refreshers’ Workshop for academic staff in the College at the Postgraduate School Auditorium. The workshop was the fallout of the Dean of COLAMRUD’s attendance at the Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES) International Dean’s Course that was designed for newly-appointed Deans […]