HoDs are the Vice-Chancellors of their Departments – Prof. Ayorinde
… As VC Charges Heads to Rise as the Future Leaders of FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide Renowned Animal Scientist and pioneer guinea fowl breeder in Nigeria, Prof. Kolade Luke Ayorinde, has described Heads of Departments (HoDs) as “Vice-Chancellors of their Departments,” stressing that they hold the central responsibility of steering academic, financial, and administrative directions […]
HoDs Retreat: Participants Engage in Early Morning Aerobics
As part of activities marking the ongoing 2-Day Retreat for Heads of Departments of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), participants this early morning took part in an invigorating aerobics and exercise session. The session, anchored by the Chairman of the Retreat Committee, Prof. Kola Adebayo, was designed to energise participants, foster team bonding, […]
VC Charges HoDs on Transformative Leadership
… As FUNAAB Commences 2-Day Retreat for the Departmental Heads By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has tasked Heads of Departments (HoDs) with embracing transformative leadership, describing them as the “expanded Management of the University” and critical to FUNAAB’s sustained growth and excellence. Prof. Kehinde gave the […]
NUC Team Visits FUNAAB for Carrying Capacity Assessment
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 25, 2025, hosted a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for a carrying capacity assessment, aimed at evaluating the University’s readiness to admit more students in future academic sessions. Welcoming the team on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy […]
Ojogbon Orchard Park: FUNAAB Alumni Bequeath Nature’s Legacy to Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has received yet another remarkable gift of love and legacy as two of its distinguished alumni, Prof. Adeniyi Afolabi and Farmer Ayopo Somefun, officially endowed the University with the Ojogbon Orchard Park. The commissioning of the project, held on August 22, 2025, […]
FUNAAB Hosts TFN Fellows, Strengthens Drive Against Education Inequity
By Olasunkanmi Olajide For nearly a decade, Teach For Nigeria (TFN), has been quietly tackling one of the nation’s greatest challenges, education inequity. By recruiting, training, and deploying young graduates to underserved communities, the organisation has ensured that children who might otherwise have been denied quality education gain access to learning opportunities that can transform […]
DUFARMS Holds Colourful Send-Forth for Four Retirees
By Patrick Erinoso The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 22, 2025, rolled out the drums in honour of four retired staff members at a colourful send-forth party held at the DUFARMS Hall. The event was organised to appreciate their years of meritorious service and immense contributions to […]
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FUNAAB set to Host 3rd Quarter Zonal SIWES Meeting on September 10
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) would on September 10, 2025, host the 3rd Quarter Zonal SIWES Supervisory Meeting of all participating institutions in Ogun State. The meeting, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, followed a request from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to convene stakeholders for discussions on the […]
Retreat Participants Engage in Wellness, Aerobics Session
As part of activities for the ongoing 3-Day Retreat for Deans and Directors, the Director of Sports, Dr. Sam Olabanji, today, August 20, 2025, led participants in a refreshing wellness and aerobics exercise. The session, held in the morning hours, provided an opportunity for participants to relax, rejuvenate, and promote physical fitness while strengthening team […]
We Are the Leaders of FUNAAB, VC Tells Frontline Officers
… As University Holds Maiden Retreat for Deans, Directors By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed that the Frontline Officers of the University constitute its leadership, having been divinely positioned to steer the institution towards greater heights. Prof. Kehinde made this known today, August 19, 2025, […]
Responsibilities of Leaders are to Solve Problems – VC Charges Deans, Directors
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has emphasised that the essence of leadership lies in the ability to solve problems, charging Deans and Directors to embrace problem-solving as the core of leadership. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge, while addressing Frontline Officers of the University during […]