CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY BASED FARMING SCHEME (COBFAS).
CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY BASED FARMING SCHEME (COBFAS). In actualizing the proposal on centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi, Olaiya Balogun, approved the constitution of a committee for the programme with the following membership on June 22, 2010; Professor F. K. Salako -Chairman Professor O. B. Kehinde […]
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE FARM PRACTICAL YEAR PROGRAMME
The Farm Practical Year (FPY) programme was founded on the philosophy that the training programme will afford the trainees the opportunity to “learn by doing” by undertaking practical farming activities on both crop and livestock sections of the University. In the original concept of FPY, it was designed that trainees otherwise known as interns would […]
The Aims & Objectives
1) Expose the students to work methods, tools, techniques and practices not taught in the theory class.2) Bringing trainees in direct contact with farm staff and local farmers to obtain first hand information on farming conditions and problems.3) Acquire knowledge by trainees that will enhance their smooth transition from school to reality of life after […]
VC Marks 58th Birthday on Wednesday
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, will be 58 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The 58th birthday is unique, being the last he will be celebrating with the UNAAB family as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. According to the Chairman of the University’s Ceremonials Committee, Professor Babatunde Idowu, Council members, […]
COLMAS, DEM Get Brand New Vehicles
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, has officially handed over two brand new vehicles to the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS) and the Directorate of Environmental Management (Parks and Gardens). The Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Kolawole Salako, performed the handing-over of the vehicles to the beneficiaries. The Director of Academic […]
Council Approves Study Leave for Two
The University’s Governing Council has approved the application for Study Leave with pay for two members of staff. They are, Mrs. T. A. Olaifa of the Department of Communication and General Studies, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) and Dr. (Mrs.) O. O. Adebowale of the Department of Veterinary Public Health and […]
COBFAS Equips Students For FPY Programme
Dr. Joe Atungwu (Left) addressing prospective students of this Session’s FPY Programme during their Orientation at the COLANIM Auditorium. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Felix Salako, had admonished students embarking on the Farm Practical Year (FPY) programme to take advantage of the Scheme, harness the practical skills and be good ambassadors of the University, […]
UFASS Begins New Session
The University’s Foreign African Scholarship Scheme (UFASS) has commenced a new session, for the second edition of the programme. The new session took-off with a remarkable increase in the admission of students, rising from 11 at debut to 34 students, in the current session. The Scheme, which was approved by both the Senate and the […]
TRIBUTE TO OUR VC @ 58
TRIBUTE TO OUR VC @ 58 You came along to UNAABIn flowing unknown garbAlthough you were not welcomeAll around remained just dumb You met together us allAnd broke the rocky wallWith your glorious missionAnd your mighty vision It took but a short timeTo see the obvious signThat UNAAB will soon flyIn the skies high high […]
UNAAB’s Interview is Transparent but Tough – Applicants
A cross-section of applicants who sat for the employment’s Aptitude Test in the University have described the exercise as transparent, but tough. They however admitted that they did not expect less, given the national rating and pedigree of UNAAB. In a chat with UNAAB Bulletin, an applicant, who simply gave his name as Segun, said […]
Arowojolu Now Coordinator UNAAB Radio FM
A seasoned media practitioner, Mr Ayo Arowojolu has come on board the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta following his appointment last week as the Coordinator, UNAAB Radio FM. Mr Arowojolu brings to the institution a wealth of media and corporate experience, garnered over the last 21 years, to drive, add value and make meaningful inputs towards […]
Why We Chose UNAAB – Fresh Students
Various developmental indices, all revolving round academic and moral uprightness, have been cited by the freshly-admitted students of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, as motivation behind their choice of the institution. Tolu, one of the pioneering students of the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS), put it this way, “I opted for UNAAB because they don’t […]