Keynote Address: Strategic Planning towards Building a World Class University – Professor O. Bamiro

“Simply pushing harder within the old boundaries will not do” “Vision without Action is a daydream, Action without Vision is a nightmare. Action with Vision is a World Ahead” Intel Download Full Text

2013/2014 Orientation Programme Batch B

I wish to inform you that the 2013/2014 Orientation Programme for all IT students has been scheduled to hold as follows: Date: 28th May, 2014 Venue: MPB 01, Oba Oyebade Lipede Multipurpose Complex Time: 10.00am

CALL FOR PROPOSAL FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH DGM-CALL- 01-2014

The FUNAAB RESEARCH GRANTS (FRG) is a University-based grant, fully sponsored from the Core University Budget to challenge FUNAAB academics towards aggressive, cutting-edge research and ‘grantsmanship’. FRG is poised to encourage multi-disciplinary research through grants award of between N1 million and N1.5 million in cash and aids.r Download Full Document

Dr. CHUKWU, A. U.

Degree: B.Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. Email: Telephone: Fax: 234-39-243045 Department: Statistics Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Current position: On Sabbatical Leave Appointment to FUNAAB Research interest:

New Vehicles for C:AVA II Project, Pension Unit

To enhance smooth operation, efficient and effective discharge of official assignments, brand new vehicles have been commissioned for the use of the Cassava: Adding Value for Africa II (C:AVA II) Project, as well as the Pension Unit of the University. While commissioning the C:AVA II vehicles: Toyota Corolla saloon car, Toyota Land Cruiser-Prado Jeep and […]

FUNAAB Becomes African Learning Partner for CWNP

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been designated as the first African Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) for the International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), the premiere IT training-provider based in Nigeria, for the Certified Wireless Network Professionals. Being an ALP partner makes it possible to utilise CWNP’s official student courseware and Certified Wireless […]

Dr. Awokola Becomes CPV Stakeholders’ Chairman

Dr. Olufiropo Awokola, the Deputy Dean, Student Affairs and Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of the University has been elected as the Chairman, Cattle Production Venture (CPV)Stakeholders of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), during the venture’s stakeholders’ Meeting held recently. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, represented […]

Professor Adetiloye to Deliver 45th Inaugural Lecture

A Professor of Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Physiology, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Professor Philip Adetiloye, is expected to deliver the 45th Inaugural Lecture of the University. The lecture titled, From Grass To Grace: An Exposition on Western and African Cropping Systems, comes up on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at […]

MANCOT Transforms to FUNAABOT

The University has approved the transformation of its Management Committee on Transportation (MANCOT), into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Bureau of Transportation (FUNAABOT). According to the decision extracts of the 77th Statutory Meeting of the Governing Council held recently, the Council noted that the new company, FUNAABOT, would operate as a Limited Liability Company […]

We Are Set for Convocation – CERECOM Chairman

As preparations are on top gear to host the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University, the Chairman, Ceremonials Committee, Professor Babatunde Idowu, has promised that members of the committee will put in their best to ensure the success of the event. Professor Idowu gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the […]

2,500-Capacity Auditorium Is Ready for Convocation, Says Contractor

The Construction Engineer of Nidave Construction and Industrial Venture Limited, Engineer Olowoniran Davies has disclosed that the 2,500-Capacity Auditorium was virtually ready for the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University. Engineer Davies stated this during an inspection tour embarked upon by top officials of the University, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola […]

COLNAS Lecturer Wins Schlumberger Fellowship

Dr. Mopelola Idowu, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, has won the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future 2014-2015 Fellowship. She was picked for the award following a competitive selection process, out of which a total of 84 new grants were awarded from 558 applications received. By the award, she is now a […]

URGENT NOTICE TO FUNAAB STUDENTS ON IT/FPY

The FPY/IT students have been advised as a matter of urgency to cross-check their names from the attached list of IT/FPY if incomplete should report immediately at the SIWES Directorate, Unity Building Block A on or before Thursday 15/05/2014 to provide important information pertaining to their eligibility for the SIWES allowance. Download List

CAVA II Advert

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following vacant positions in the CAVA II Projects COUNTRY TECHNICAL EXPERT (CASSAVA PRODUCTION) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT INVESTMENT PROMOTION EXPERT COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT ASSETS MAINTENANCE OFFICER POSITION: MONITORING, LEARNING &  EVALUATION EXPERT POSITION: Project Drivers/Mechanics Method of Application Candidates should address their application with their credentials and Curriculum […]

POSITION: Project Drivers/Mechanics

REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver’s License. Basic literacy and numeric skills. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Driver/Mechanic. Evidence of medical fitness from a medical practitioner. Letters of references from three (3) persons; one of whom must be the applicant’s last employer. CONDITIONS The position will be for a one year period renewable annually subject to performance […]

POSITION: MONITORING, LEARNING & EVALUATION EXPERT

LOCATION: COUNTRY OFFICE (FUNAAB) Objectives – It is expected that the main objectives for the Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Expert will be to: Develop modalities for tracking the project activities and ensuring that milestones are achieved as at when due. Device and monitor product flow by working closely with all value chain actors (farmers, processors, […]

ASSETS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (www.unaab.edu.ng) was established by Decree No. 48 of 2 November, 1992 as a centre of excellence for agricultural learning, research and professional development .The vision of FUNAAB is to be a centre of excellence in knowledge generation for global development and the sustenance of an environmentally friendly society. The […]

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT

The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (www.unaab.edu.ng) was established by Decree No. 48 of 2 November, 1992 as a centre of excellence for agricultural learning, research and professional development .The vision of FUNAAB is to be a centre of excellence in knowledge generation for global development and the sustenance of an environmentally friendly society. The […]

INVESTMENT PROMOTION EXPERT

The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (www.unaab.edu.ng) was established by Decree No. 48 of 2 November, 1992 as a centre of excellence for agricultural learning, research and professional development. The vision of FUNAAB is to be a centre of excellence in knowledge generation for global development and the sustenance of an environmentally friendly society. The […]

Prof. CHUKWU, A. O.

Degree: B.Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. Email: Telephone: Fax: 234-39-243045 Department: Statistics Academic Rank: Professor Current position: On Sabbatical Leave to FUNAAB Research interest:

Dare, E.O.: Courses Taught

1. UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA. STATUS: LECTURER II, I, S/L 1ST MARCH, 1999 – to date 2. INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, Structural Chemistry Lab. ACADEMIA SINICA, TAIPEI, TAIWAN Dec. 2001 – JAN. 2003 STATUS: Research Assistant to Prof. Ling-Kang Liu 3. Institute of Genetic Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Ibadan. 2005 to date Status: Visiting Research fellow […]

Dare, E.O.: Conference Attended

GOING GLOBAL 2013: British Council organized program for internationalization of universities with the theme “Knowledge base economy for the 21st century” held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. March 3 – 7, 2013. Invited. 2011 World Material Summit held at L’ENFANT PLAZA HOTEL, Wahington DC, USA. Oct 8 – 13, 2011 Presented: Development of Nanofilter […]

Dare, E.O.: Publications

PUBLICATIONS (i) Journal Articles in Print Olatunji G. A. Owoyale, J. A. & Dare, O. (1997): Vanillin Derivatives Spray reagents in identification of organic Compounds on Thin-Layers Chromatography. Nigerian Journal of Chemical Research 2, 23-26. Published by Ahmadu Belo University, Zaria, Nigeria. Dare, O. Olatunji, G. A. & Ogunniyi, D. S. (2004): Organic/inorganic Hybrid material. […]

Dare, E.O.: Research Conducted

A. Inorganic – organic hybrid nanocomposite: Nanocomposites of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) e.g. Composites of POSS with perhydropolysilazane, silicon carbide, polymers (e.g. polyimide, polyvinyl chloride, resins e.t.c) – Synthesis, properties and applications of POSS: Using Sol-gel to synthesize novel POSS from monosilanes, hybridize and functionalise them using various reactions. POSS-based Aerogel and Xerogel as seen […]