VC Inspects Ongoing Construction Projects
By Tofunmi Adebayo On July 24, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, inspected several key construction projects at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). These projects included the Phase II Building of the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), a new 100-Capacity Laboratory for the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), and a 120-Bed Undergraduate Hostel. […]
FUNAAB Launches Major Cocoa Planting Project to Boost Revenue
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a move inspired by the University’s Founding Fathers, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has initiated the planting of 3,000 cocoa seedlings to enhance its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Founding Fathers planted cashews and Teak, among others for teaching, research and revenue generation. During the inspection […]
FUNAAB/HarvestField Begin 250Ha Soybean Cultivation on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga As part of efforts geared towards agricultural revitalisation on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with HarvestField Industries Limited, today, July 23, 2024, began the cultivation of 250 hectares of land on campus for soybean production. Recalled that the University forged a significant partnership through a Memorandum of […]
Manage Your Time on Social Media Effectively: COLBIOS Dean Urges FUNIS Students
By Bamidele Odegbami In an engaging address at the 3rd Term 2023/2024 Family Meeting of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), held on July 18, 2024, the Dean, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, emphasised the importance of productive social media usage for students, as she urged (FUNIS) students to manage […]
Empowering Minds: A Day of Learning at FUNAAB Zoo Park!
On Friday, July 19, 2024, FUNAAB Zoo Park hosted a remarkable training seminar that focused on two critical topics: “Who is a Leader, and Leadership Traits” and “Manuscript and Manuscript Writing.” Held in the Conservation Room, this event was a valuable learning experience for our Curators and SIWES students. In his opening remarks, Prof. Sammy […]
COLPLANT, COLERM Get New Deans
By Joy Adeyiga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi from the Department of Soil Science and Land Management (SSLM) and Prof. Olusegun Oguntoke from the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT) have been appointed as the Dean of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and the Dean of the College of Environmental Resources Management […]
8th Governing Council Visits Ogun State Governor
By Olasunkanmi OlajideOn July 18, 2024, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and other Council members, paid a Courtesy Call on Ogun State Governor Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, at the Governor’s Office […]
FUNAAB Celebrates Prof. Soyinka on his 90th Birthday
By Joy Adeyiga The Governing Council, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has paid a visit to the Literary Colossus and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, at his Autonomous Republic of Ijegba (ARI) Forestage to fete him on his 90th Birthday […]
AMREC, FRYFOUND Hold Outreach for Youths in Abeokuta
By Olaoye Oyewole The Gender Issues and Youth Development (GIYD) Unit of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Family Resources and Youth Foundation (FRYFOUND) International, on July 17, 2024, hosted an outreach workshop at the Oba Lipede Ultra Modern Market, Kuto, Abeokuta […]
FUNAAB Dam: The Largest in any Nigerian University, Says Pro-Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, who assumed duties on campus on July 15, 2024, revealed that the dam in the University was the largest […]
Prof. Oso Becomes Dean, COLANIM
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Prof. Abimbola Oso from the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), as the Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production. The appointment which was on the recommendation of the College Board of COLANIM was for a term of three years, commencing on […]
Netherlands Diplomat Visits FUNAAB to Boost Agricultural Ties
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Olaoye Oyewole, Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga Ambassador Michel Deelen, the Consul General (CG) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to boost agricultural ties. The event, held at the Red Chamber of the University on July 11, 2024, aimed to strengthen bonds […]