IFSERAR Organises Training on Scientific Data Analysis
The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), is leading the frontier towards ensuring that data collected during research findings are properly analysed, by organising an intensive training programme for research scientists, lecturers, postgraduate students and final year undergraduate students on data analysis. Addressing participants at the 2nd round of Statistical Package […]
Reps Pass Vote of Confidence on FUNAAB
After their official visit to the University, federal legislators and members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education, have passed a vote of confidence on the way and manner the affairs of the institution was being run. The lawmakers, who recently paid a working visit to the University, as part of their oversight functions […]
VC Lauds FG Over Periodic Review of Pensioners’ Wages
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has commended the efforts of the Federal Government at bringing succour to pensioners through the periodical review of pension wages. Professor Oyewole disclosed this during a 3-Day Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Training Workshop for Pensioners, organised by the Board of Trustees for Pension Administration in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurial […]
Nematodes Are Man’s Enemy – Don
A University Don and the Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Society of Nematologists (NISON), Professor (Mrs.) Olufunke Egunjobi, has described nematodes as great enemies to the well being of man. Professor Egunjobi made this known while delivering her keynote address during the Second Biennial Conference of the Society, held recently in the University, where she […]
FUNAABITE Wins WHO Grant
A postgraduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences, Mr. Hammed Mogaji, has been awarded the sum of $9,550 as Research and Training Grant for his MSc programme in Tropical Disease Research (TDR). Funded by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Research Grant would cover the full payment of his two-year tuition fee and support […]
FUNAAB Don Invents Alternative Cooking Gas
A Don in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) and the Director of Zoological Park of the University, Dr. Moses Oyatogun, has devised an alternative cooking gas from Biodegradable waste, which is found to be economical and environmentally-friendly. Speaking at the COLERM Lecture Series titled, “Waste to Wealth, […]
Don Identifies Ways to Secure Adequate Research Funding
The Federal Government and stakeholders of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA), have been advised to ensure adequate funding of research efforts under the policy, for the benefit of Nigerians. This advice was given during the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Lecture titled, “Framework for Inter-Governmental Relations in the implementation of […]
Community Soccer Ends in Grand Style
In a bid to foster better extra-curricular activities among the students, the University has introduced the first ever Community Soccer Competition. The maiden tournament tagged, “FUNAAB Community Shield Soccer Competition”, had students living around FUNAAB communities as participants. The eight communities that participated include: Male Hostels, Main Gate, Camp/Osiele and Mawuko. Others are: Isolu, Kotopo/Eleweran/Aregbe, […]
Internal Advertisement for Vacant Positions in the Staff School
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School PositionsA. Master Grade III – (CONTISS 06) Candidates should possess a Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) with a minimum of two (2) years cognate post-qualification experience. Candidate must be computer literate. B. Senior […]
Internal & External Advertisement for Non-Teaching Staff Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta A. Director, Directorate of Internal Audit – (CONTISS 15) Candidates should possess a good honours degree in Accounting or its equivalent. . In addition, candidate should possess a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN, […]
FUNAAB Empowers Drivers
As part of the staff development initiative of the University Management, the Department of Works and Services recently facilitated a two 2-day workshop tagged, “Intensive Re-Orientation and Refresher Course for University’s Motor Drivers/Mechanics and Technical Assistants (Automobile)”. Presenting a Paper titled, “Traffic Rules and Regulation: Right of Way”, Commander Abdulrahman Ajala of the Ogun State […]
AERD Holds Maiden Valedictory Lecture
The Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), has held a Valedictory Lecture for its outgoing final year students, which is the first ever to be held. The maiden edition of the Lecture themed, “Becoming Employable in an Unemploying Economy”, had as speakers, an alumnus of the Department and current Manager of Stanbic-IBTC, Abeokuta […]
UK Don Lauds Varsity over Organic Agriculture Initiative
The Project Coordinator, Centre for Agroecology and Food Security of the Coventry University, United Kingdom, Professor Phil Harris, has commended the University’s drive towards the development of Organic Agriculture. Professor Harris, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Felix Salako, expressed […]
FUNAAB Student Shines
An undergraduate student in the Department of Microbiology, Mr. Charles Besidonne, has done the University proud by emergingone of the top three in the 1st African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Continental Essay Competition. The keenly-contested Essay Competition with the theme, “The Role of Standards in Promoting Sustainable Development in Africa”, attracted 112 entries from 14 […]
FUNAAB, RMRDC Collaboration Yielding Fruit
The existing collaboration between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has recorded another remarkable dividend with the commissioning of an upgraded plant and equipment at the FUNAAB missioning of the latest equipment donated by RMRDC would usher-in the production of several varieties of cashew products on […]
Learning Needs to be Student-Centered, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has reiterated the Management’s position at improving on teaching and learning activities in the University, and the need make learning needs student-centered. Professor Oyewole made this known at the maiden training programme on “Ethics of Examination and Invigilation to Newly-Employed Academic Staff and Departmental Officers”, held recently in the University. […]
Be A Valuable Professional – Professor Osofisan
Newly-inducted members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria have been advised to make themselves highly valuable in the profession. Giving this piece of advice was the first Nigerian female Professor of Computer Science, Professor (Mrs.) Adenike Osofisan, at the 1st Induction Ceremony of Computer Science graduates of the University into the Council. Professor […]
PRESSID PROGRAMME FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION STILL OPENED
The Federal Government has instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), to sponsor First Class graduates of recognised and approved Universities to postgraduate studies in top Twenty-Five (25) Universities around the world.The Scheme is aimed at developing a critical mass of professionals, who would serve as catalysts for change and agents […]
FUNAAB Loses Honourary Award Recipient
Professor Francis Idachaba, a Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) recipient from FUNAAB and Chairman, Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA), has passed on. The renowned scholar and a foremost Professor of Agricultural Economics, would be buried as follows:Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – Service of Songs at his residence at 1, F. S. Idachaba Street, New Bodija, […]
COLMAS Gives Out Correct Departmental Acronyms
For clarity and consistency, the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS), has re-iterated the correct names and acronyms of Departments in the College. According to the Acting Dean, Dr. (Mrs.) Biola Philip, the Departments and their correct acronyms are: Business Administration (BAM), Entrepreneurial Studies (ETS), Banking and Finance (BFN), Accounting (ACC) and Economics (ECO).
Researcher of the week: Professor Sanni Lateef Oladimeji
Professor SANNI Lateef Oladimeji, born May 21, 1965 is the incumbent Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, and a serving member, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria. He graduated from FUNAAB with Second Class Upper Division in the Department of Food Science and Technology in 1990. He obtained […]
FUNAAB Annual Reports
Amrec Report Grants Management Report Public Relations Report Pages 1 – 10 All The Pages Annual Report of Directorate of Public Relations Pages 11 – 20 Pages 21 – 30 Pages 31 – 40 Pages 41 – 50 Pages 51 – 60 Pages 61 – […]
Reviewed Senior & Junior Staff Career Structure
GENERAL GUIDELINES ON CAREER STRUCTURES A. SENIOR STAFF The review of the career structure was based on the following broad criteria. Promotion of Administrative, Technical and Professional staff shall normally be based on at least a minimum of three (3) years on a grade. All Officers with same basic requisite qualifications shall normally be elevated […]
Reviewed Rules & Regulations for Senior Staff
These Regulations shall be cited as the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Rules and Regulations Governing the Conditions of Service of Senior Staff 2014. Download Full Document