PROJECT’S HYBRID AND OPV TOMATO SEEDS NOW FOR SALE
An output of FUNAAB/KNUST/DfID/ARCN/BRITISH COUNCIL TOMATO RESEARCH PROJECT is the Tomato Germplasm Collection Centre located in the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, COLPLANT, FUNAAB. The Centre holds 150 accessions of tomato collected from countries in Africa, Europe, Asia and USA. This is in addition to 43 hybrids that are still undergoing selection process. Over the years, […]
A 3-day Intensive Training Workshop on Proposal Writing, Grants Sourcing & Intellectual Property
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta through the Directorate of Grants Management announces A 3-DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP ON:TITLE: PROPOSAL WRITING, GRANTS SOURCING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYDATE: 5th – 7th August, 2014VENUE: International Scholar Resource Centre (ISRC), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta.(FUNAAB). Nigeria For further details, download the training flyer here
PHOTO NEWS: 21st & 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies
Let us keep moving forward…
It is my great pleasure to welcome all to the meeting of the University Congregation holding in June 2014. The first thing I want to do is to appreciate God and give Him glory for His grace and mercies upon us in the past two years. Let me also express my appreciation to the staff, […]
Planned Training Programme for the Biotechnology Centre in 2014
We have broken the once a year Biotechnology training into several aspects of the field to allow more people to benefit from its application in Nigeria. Download the training Schedule
For the Attention of 2011/2012 & 2012/2013 Graduates
This is to inform graduates of 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 that are yet to collect their year book to go to Counseling Unit at Unity Building Block B on or before Friday 20th June, 2014 or at Convocation Ground on Saturday 21st June, 2014 with their receipt for collection. Thank you.
FUNAAB ACTIVITIES ON YOUTUBE
You are Welcome to FUNAAB Activities web-links on Youtube. Kindly click on each title to view or download the Videos. Thank you. 1 FUNAAB Alumni Donates To Alma-Mater 2 Fufu Commercialization In FUNAAB 3 Cassava Processing-International Scholars’ Centre-FUNAAB 4 FUNAAB Alumni Convention & Annual Lecture 2013 5 FUNAAB 2012/2013 Matriculation 6 World Class Professors 7 […]
Human Wellbeing Depends on the Environment – Don
A Professor in the Department of Regional and Urban Planning, University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Babatunde Agbola, has called for sustainable environmental management in Nigeria, stressing that the wellbeing of the people depends on the environment. The Don made this call during the 2014 World Environmental Day celebration and Public Lecture, organised by the Directorate […]
We’ll Provide Focused, Transparent Leadership, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has re-affirmed the current administration’s commitment to providing a focused, transparent and disciplined leadership for the University. The Vice-Chancellor stated this at the recently-held Statutory Meeting of Congregation, where he re-iterated his commitment and presented the University’s achievements since he assumed office. The Vice-Chancellor said he took over the mantle […]
Senate Education Committee Lauds FUNAAB
Members of the Senate Committee on Education, who recently paid a working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as part of their oversight functions, have lauded the University for maintaining a cordial relationship with its stakeholders. Led by Senator Uche Chukwumerijie, who gave the commendation during a formal reception held in honour […]
Climate Change Not Caused By Green House Emissions – Don
A specialist in Cropping Systems from the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University, Professor Philip Adetiloye, has faulted the widely-held opinion that green house emissions are responsible for climate change. The Don made this declaration during the 45th Inaugural Lecture of the University, titled From Grass to Grace: An Exposition […]
Take SIWES Training Seriously – DVC
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Chairman, Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Committee, Professor Adekojo Waheed, had charged students embarking on the SIWES Industrial Training (IT) Programme, to take the programme very seriously. Professor Waheed, who gave this charge during the SIWES Orientation Programme organised for Non- Agricultural Students (Batch B) in the University, noted […]
FUNAAB Hosts NIFST Conference
Members of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technologist (NIFST), Western Chapter recently held their 4th Yearly Conference/General Meeting at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with the theme, Challenges of Food Entrepreneurial Development. Delivering a Keynote Address at the occasion, the Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Prof. Folake […]
COLVET Gets Full Accreditation
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), has awarded full accreditation to the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). The accreditation, which was approved at the 107th Regular Council Meeting of VCN, is for a period of five years. According to the Registrar of VCN, Dr. Markus Avog, the accreditation status was in accordance with Veterinary […]
TRACE Gets Varsity Students Donation
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) programmes, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Student Union (FUNAABSU), recently donated 10 sets of reflective jackets to the Obantoko/Odeda Unit of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Ogun State. Presenting the gifts, FUNAABSU Vice-President, Comrade Afusat Ladejobi, stated that the Union was delighted at giving […]
Processing of Smart ID Card for Returning Undergraduates Begins
Processing and issuance of Smart ID Card begins for Returning Undergraduates. Students are encouraged to create a schedule for attention at the ID Card Office, ISRC/ICTREC. Click here to obtain your schedule.
AMREC Empowers Farmers
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), has empowered over 120 farmers, drawn from the four agricultural zones of Ogun State with requisite skills in integrated agriculture, value addition and marketing of agricultural products and agricultural financing. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), […]
Professor Olukoju to Deliver Convocation Lecture
The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Lagos, Professor Ayodeji Olukoju, will deliver the Convocation Lecture during the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University, titled, Leadership, Economic Nationalism and Development: Nigeria and the Challenge from the Global South. The Lecture holds on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the new FUNAAB Ceremonial Building, beginning at […]
Give Your Best – CENTS Director Charges Trainers
The Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Femi Onifade, has called on trainers of the various vocational skills to give in their best while imparting knowledge on the trainees under the Centre’s Skills Acquisition Scheme. Professor Onifade made this call during a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop tagged,Trainers, Assessors and Verifier (TAV) in Vocation, Entrepreneurship and […]
Nigeria is missing out 0n Biotechnology – Professor Adebambo
The first Nigerian female Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and Director, FUNAAB’s Biotechnology Centre, Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo, has observed that the country was missing out in the development and utilisation of its Biotechnological potentials. The Director decried inadequate funding of the sector as a major challenge because Biotechnological experts require frequent travels around the […]
… I Am Humbled by NIAS Honour – Professor Ikeobi
Meanwhile, the Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) and member, Governing Council of the University, Professor Christian Ikeobi, has revealed that he was humbled by the recent honour bestowed on him by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). Professor Ikeobi was conferred with the Fellowship of the Institute alongside Professor (Mrs.) […]
Business Development Expert
We are seeking to recruit a Business Development Expert (BDE) to join our team, to expand our capacity to develop considerable expertise and knowledge on investment promotion, business administration and related issues. The post-holder will contribute in the following work areas: Develop intervention that will help increase the market size of cassava based dried products […]
Country Technical Expert (Cassava Production):
We are seeking to recruit a county technical expert (cassava production) to join our team, to interventions that will help increase the average yield of cassava farmers in Nigeria. The post-holder will contribute in the following work areas: Develop intervention that will help increase the average yield of cassava farmers by identifying and working closely […]
“WE SHARE A COMMON VISION”, SAYS VC
O n Saturday, June 21, 2014, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State will hold its 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies where about 3,859 First Degree and Postgraduate Degree students will be graduating. The University, since its inception, has witnessed qualitative leadership and great drive towards making the institution a world-class University. […]