NUDTAS Awardee Gets Commendation
The University has commended Dr Ayoni Surajudeeen Ogunbayo, a Doctorate Degree graduate in the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, who recently won the National Universities Doctoral Thesis Award Scheme, organized by the National Universities Commission, as part of its “Fifty Plus One (50+1)” activities. Dr Ogunbayo, who is currently working with the International […]
Let us Get to Work – VC
Members of staff and students of the University have been charged to buckle-up and face the challenge of taking the University to greater heights in the New Year. “The job has started. Let us get to work”. This call was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole during the University’s Joint Prayer Session, held to […]
New DVC Resumes, Grants Management, Academic Planning Get New Directors
The newly-appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Mufutau Adekojo Waheed, has assumed duty. Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development who was re-appointed, has also resumed. Governing Council of the University recently approved the appointments of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors for the University. According to the Registrar, Mr Matthew Ayoola, […]
FUNAAB Renovates Township Road
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in promoting the Town and Gown relations, the University has begun maintenance work on the Camp-Alabata Road in Abeokuta, to minimise the hardship experienced by road users. The maintenance work, which involves the filling of potholes and patching of the road, is being jointly carried out […]
2013/2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Final year Viva for all Departments & Processing of Second Semester Results Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 – Wednesday Jan. 15, 2014 Senate to consider 2012/2013 Second Semester Examination Results and End of Session Thursday, January 16, 2014 Arrival of Fresh Students Monday, January 6, 2014 ICT Training for Fresh Students Screening of Fresh Students/Registration by […]
Students Raise Broilers to Kill Boredom During Strike
In a bid to develop their entrepreneurial skills and to make an impact in the agricultural sector of the nation, students of the University have engaged in the rearing of poultry birds for commercial purposes. Operating under the auspices of the Nigeria Animal Science Students Association (NASA), FUNAAB Chapter, Messrs Adesina Oluwatobi John of the […]
American Scholars Visit FUNAAB for Collaboration
Professor Emmanuel Babatunde of the Lincoln University and Dr. Kelebogile Setiloane, of the University of Delaware, in the United States of America, have visited the University, for the possibility of collaboration. Professor Babatunde, a Nigerian-American, who hails from Imeko in Ogun State, stated that with the University’s recent designation as a Centre of Excellence by […]
FUNAAB Celebrates Past INHURD Directors
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has commended the immense contribution of the past and present leadership of the Institute of Human Resource Development (INHURD), for the enormous success recorded by the Institute. Speaking at the Appreciation Party, held in honour of the past Directors and members of staff of the Institute, Professor Oyewole noted that […]
Let your Life make an Impact on the World – VC
For Christians to live fulfilled lives and make on impact in the world, they must consciously identify the purpose for which God created them. This was the crux of the sermon delivered by the General Overseer of Divine Heights Bible Church, Abeokuta and Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB, Professor Olusola Oyewole, at the 21st Annual Christmas Carol Service […]
Pioneer University Librarian Extolled
The pioneer University Librarian, Dr. Taofiq Salisu, has been described as a rare gift, a dependable stakeholder and a blessing to the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, said this at a meeting held with Dr. Salisu in his office on his last working day in the service of the University, while lauding him for […]
FUNAAB, Brightsword Technologies Poised for Collaboration
Representatives of Brightsword Technologies, Singapore and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), are now set to collaborate in areas of training and leadership development. Speaking at a parley recently, the West Africa Consultant of Brightsword Technologies, Dr. Raphael Iluyomade, praised the collaborative efforts of both institutions, saying that the country would soon regain the […]
Muslim Community Holds Special Juma’at for Dr. Salisu
Members of the University Muslim Community recently held a special valedictory Juma’at service in honour of the University’s Pioneer Amir, Dr. Taofiq Salisu, for his meritorious service to the University. In his sermon at the occasion, the University Imam, Dr. Idris Ayinde, extolled the outstanding qualities and exemplary leadership traits of the outgone Amir, which […]
SOGREDEN Holds Maiden National Workshop
The first national workshop, organized by the Society for Grassland Research and Development in Nigeria (SOGREDEN), was held recently at the National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The workshop, which was attended by Pasture scientists from the country had as its theme: Grassland Resources: Tool for Empowerment and Food Security. The President […]
FUNAAB Microfinance Bank Gets New Manager
For enhanced and better service delivery, the University has appointed a new Manager for its Microfinance Bank. He is Mr Abimbola Adewale. The new manager holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting, Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management and Master of Business Administration, from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Mr. Adewale is a member of the […]
FUNAAB Graduate Wins NUDTAS Awards
A Doctorate Degree graduate in the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB), Ayoni Surajudeen Ogunbayo has won the Nigerian Universities Doctoral Thesis Award Scheme (NUDTAS), instituted by the National Universities Commission. The NUC, in a letter signed by Dr (Mrs) Ruqqayat Gurin, and addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, […]
VC Harps on Integrated Water Resources Management
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has challenged researchers and participants at the just-concluded regional training workshop on Climate Change and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in South-West Nigeria, to come up with far-reaching findings that could mitigate the effects of climate change and develop the water resource capabilities of the country. The Vice-Chancellor, speaking at […]
FUNAAB, Others Embark On Cancer Awareness Campaign
The University’s Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) and the FUNAAB Heath Centre, in collaboration with the Family Resources and Youth Foundation International; the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta; and the Primary Health Centre, Osiele; recently embarked on a Cancer Awareness Campaign, to sensitize market men and women on the deadly disease. The campaign, which […]
FUNDING
In compliance with directives from the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment (FMTI) Budget Office, with effect from 2nd January, 2013, SIWES Allowances are now paid directly through electronic payment system to students who have been verified and found eligible. Supervisory Allowances are also paid directly by ITF into the University’s SIWES Bank Account.
FUNAAB Becomes World Bank Centre of Excellence
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is now one of the World Bank’s Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Agriculture. The University was chosen after a rigorous desk evaluation exercise, which was followed by a site evaluation by the ACE Project Steering Committee, which held its final selection meeting in Dakar, Senegal recently. A […]
Sharpen Your IT Skills – Google Ambassador Charges Students
The Google Student Ambassador (GSA) of the University, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuye, has charged students in the nation’s ivory towers to sharpen their skills in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and make use of Google applications in their educational pursuits. Adefuye, a 300-level student in the Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering gave the advice […]
UDESWA Holds Inaugural Project Workshop
The World Bank-sponsored project, under the auspices of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD), in conjunction with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, recently held its maiden Project Workshop, in Accra, Ghana. It which was aimed at promoting efficient and proven drying technologies for sustainable food security and poverty […]
Environmental Unit Sends-forth Staff
The University’s Environmental Unit has been described as essential and strategic to the development and smooth running of the system. The former Chairman, Security Committee, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, disclosed this at the send-forth party, organised in honour of retired security officers attached to the Environmental Unit of FUNAAB. According to him, safety and peace, which […]
College Seeks Partnership with FUNAAB
Authorities of the Ifo College of Management and Technology, recently paid a working visit to the University to explore the possibility of collaboration, by providing Direct Entry admission for students of the College. According to the Rector, Dr Bola Dawodu, the College desires that its graduates with good results should be given Direct Entry admission. […]
NITDA to Assist FUNAAB in Building Staff Web Portal
With its drive towards attaining the status of a world class institution, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is ready to partner the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in developing its Project Team on Staff Web Portal. This was disclosed at an interactive session on the project between officials of the University, which […]