FUNAAB HOSTS 7TH INDUCTION FOR VETERINARY DOCTORS
Twenty-one fresh Veterinary doctors were recently inducted when the University played host to dignitaries from all walks of life during the induction ceremony and admission of graduates in the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), into the Veterinary profession. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB and President, Association of African Universities, Professor Olusola Oyewole, stated […]
FUNAAB Donates Bee Farming Kits to Farmers
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the University, has donated two sets of Beekeeping equipment with complete set of costumes to the farming community of Ijo-Agbe in Opeji, Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State. The donation was done during a training workshop on “Modern Beekeeping and Medicinal Value of Honey for […]
VC Lauds CAVA II, Call for More Investment in Cassava Intensifies
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has lauded the Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (CAVA II) Project on effective management. The Vice-Chancellor gave the commendation while receiving Principal Officers of the project, who recently paid him a courtesy visit, as the programme officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Orin Hasson, has restated the need for […]
NASU Re-Elects Odunjo As Chairman
Comrade Isiaka Odunjo has been re-elected as the Chairman, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), FUNAAB Branch, at the just-concluded 2015 Quadrennial Election of the Union. Other officers elected are: Comrade Samson Edivri, Secretary and Comrade Olayinka Afaraetu, Treasurer; while the ex-officio members are Comrades Serifat Akinola, Idowu Isaiah, Olusegun Dagunduro, Abiodun […]
FUNAAB Trains OAU Students on Agriculture Business
Final year students of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, recently visited the University to learn basic things on value addition and strategies of Agricultural Enterprise that would enhance their studies. The students were received and tutored at the University’s Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre […]
Model Integrated Farms, a Brilliant Idea – DUFARMS Deputy Director
The Deputy Director, Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Mr. Michael Jaiyeola, has commended the initiative of the University Management on the establishment of the FUNAAB Model Integrated Farms. Mr. Jaiyeola disclosed this in an interview during a guided familiarisation tour by University guests. According to him, “It is a brilliant idea to have an integrated […]
Biogas Has Come to Stay – Don
A Don in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, College of Environmental Resources (COLERM), Dr. Moses Oyatogun, has given an indication that alternative cooking gas, popularly known as Biogas, has come to stay in Nigeria. Biogas, he stated, was nature’s own way of degrading anything that is biodegradable. Dr. Oyatogun, who is also the […]
CENTS Director Advises Graduates to be Job-Creators
The Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Femi Onifade, has charged graduates of FUNAAB to be good entrepreneurs by striving towards being job-creators. The Director disclosed this during a training programme organised by his Centre in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Altadena, California, as well as the Rotary Club of Sagamu, to help […]
Drivers Get Safety Tips
The University’s Assistant Chief Environmental Officer (ACEO), Mr. Peter Bolarinwa, has educated drivers on basic safety tips while driving to reduce road accidents to the barest minimum. He made this known during the Safety Club’s Orientation Programme for drivers of shuttle buses and taxi cabs plying the University. Mr. Bolarinwa, who is the Chief Security […]
Colloquium, Vital to Academic Life, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has stressed the importance of a Colloquium in an academic environment, as it is capable of inculcating the University’s core values of excellence, integrity, global relevance, innovation, service to humanity and providing a veritable avenue for students to attain greatness in life. The Vice-Chancellor made this observation during a 2-day […]
FUNAAB BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2015
The Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria announces the 2015 Training Workshops on: ANIMAL GENOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS Date: March 29th – 4th April, 2015 Course Fees: Undergraduate: N10,000.00 PG Students: N20,000.00 Others: N30,000.00 Resource Person: Dr. Ikhide Imumorin from CORNELL UNIVERSITY Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation * Limited Space: First Come […]
A Better Nigeria Not Possible Without Youths – Don
The Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, has disclosed that the country cannot attain enviable heights among the comity of nations without the active contributions of the youths to its development. Professor Akegbejo-Samsons made this known during the students’ programme, which featured the inter-collegiate oratory competition, launching of the motivational book; “A Better Nigeria […]