OAPTIN Picks National Coordinator
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN). According to the Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Dr Jonathan Atungwu, the Vice-Chancellor was chosen because of the University’s immense support for OAPTIN and for providing an enabling environment for human and technological […]
Lagos Business School Rates FUNAAB High
The Lagos Business School (LBS), has lauded the business initiatives of FUNAAB at augmenting funds received from the Federal Government, stressing that with the right synergy with LBS, the University would become a leading institution in driving agricultural businesses in the country. The team leader from LBS, Mr. Ikechukwu Kelikume gave the commendation after a […]
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 […]
Entrench Organic Agriculture in the Nation’s Curricula – Varsity Don
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, recently challenged researchers and participants at a conference to brainstorm on the strategies to entrench the use of organic agriculture in the nation’s agricultural production system and education curricula. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Kolawole Salako, at the 9th National Conference on Organic Agriculture, the Vice-Chancellor said that […]
Mrs. Onifade, Titilayomi Kikelomo
Degree: SSCE, 25,35,50 WPM E-mail: mtgod@yahoo.com Tel: +2348036431033 Fax: +234-39-243045 Department: AMREC Designation: Secretarial Assistant IArea of specialization: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*NUD High School 1989 – 1995*Catholic Comprehensive High School 2001*Julietech Computer Training Centre 2004 Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates *SSCE 2001 & 2002*Royal Society of Art (RSA) (25 & 35 WPM) 1996*Open Grading Test (OGT) (25WPM) […]
Mr. ONIFADE, Olanrewaju Tope
Degree: M.Agric., B.Agric E-mail: wajutope@gmail.com Tel: +2347036306744; +2348054658824 Fax: +234-39-243045 Department: AMREC Designation: Communication Officer I Area of specialization:Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Education,Communication and Agripreneurship Development. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 2003 – 2008*University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 1997 – 2002 Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates *M.Agric (Agricultural Communication) 2008*B.Agric (Agricultural […]
Mrs. OYENEKAN, Olanike Modupe
Degree: M.Agric , B.Agric E-mail: mrsoyenekan@yahoo.com Tel: +2348033807349 Department: AMREC Designation: Principal Agricultural Officer Area of specialization: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND *University of Ibadan, Ibadan 2007 – 2009 *Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1989 – 1997 *Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta 1981 – 1986 ii Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates *M.Sc (Agric-Extension) UI, Ibadan 2009 *B.A. (Agric – […]
Mr. ARUEYINGHO, Tuoyo Edward
Degree: M.A, B.A E-mail: tuoyoarueyingho@yahoo.com Tel: 08038187749, 08052098688 Fax: +234-39-243045 Department: AMREC Designation: Administrative Officer II Area of specialization: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. M.A (Theatre Arts) 2010-2012*University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. B.A Hons (Theatre Arts) 2002-2006*Senior School Certificate 1998 ii Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates *M.A (Theatre […]
FUNAAB Signs MoU with Arewa Cotton
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (middle), signing the MoU, while the Regional Manager, Arewa Cotton, Mr. Bayo Olayemi (2nd Left) does same. With the Vice-Chancellor are the DVC (D), Prof. Felix Salako (2nd Right) and the Bursar, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi (Right). As a fall-out of the several meetings held in the past, to foster partnership […]
Don Makes Waves in Research
Dr. Uwemedimo Ekpo, the Head, Department of Biological Sciences of the University, is making a breakthrough in his research activities to the admiration of the international community. Dr. Ekpo’s research interest, led to the development of a Geostatistical Model on all the available data on Schistosomiasis, a disease which causes enormous human suffering as it […]
Prof. Decries the Nation’s Performance in Agriculture
The Keynote Address Speaker and the Director (IFSERAR), Prof. Akin Omotayo, addressing the participants The Director of the University’s Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Professor Akin Omotayo, has decried that nation’s low rate of agricultural growth and its resultant poor contributions to development. Chairman of Board, Sliden Africa, Dr. Kola […]
Eat Cassava Bread – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, at the Conference with some Fellows of NIFST The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has encouraged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of eating cassava bread, which he noted is safe, delicious and nutritious. Professor Oyewole made this call at the 37th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of […]
FUNAAB Goes Live on Google Map
Google Ambassador, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuyi The Google Ambassador of the University, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuyi, has hinted that FUNAAB on Google map would enhance the visibility of the University and help achieve its vision of going global. Adefuyi made this disclosure during a training programme held recently for students on Google mapping in the University. According […]
The Dream Project
A programme, tagged The DREAM Project, is now available for students in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, as well as staff members to undertake a mobility period, or full degree, in some of the best universities in Europe. Scholarships are available for Master and Doctorate students and also for staff members (Academic and […]
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 […]
Steer Clear of FUNAAB, VC Warns Admission Touts
Cross-section of candidates at INHURD gate The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has cautioned admission touts to steer clear of the institution as it has zero tolerance for cheating and examination malpractices. The Vice-Chancellor gave the warning while monitoring the entrance examination into the Pre-Degree Programmes of the University’s Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), in […]
“Beware of Drug Abuse” – ICCON
Some Principal Officers discussing with ICCON delegates after the parley The Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), has called on the University to join its crusade in sensitising members of the public on the dangers associated with the abuse of drugs. The Institute made this request during a courtesy call on the Management, where […]
Leaders Tasked on Nation Building
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Arrowed), at the National Prayer Breakfast in Abuja, recently. Leaders and those in positions of authorities have been charged not to forsake the gathering of the righteous, but to always come together in prayers and supplication for the unity and development of the country. This was the main crux of […]
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Be Prepared for Leadership – VC
The University has held a send-forth ceremony for the 2012/2013 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members that served in the institution. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, called on the corps members to be focused, prayerful and be prepared to take leadership responsibilities. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Director, Academic Planning, Professor […]
African Root Crop Researchers Brainstorm on Food Security
The need for food security and poverty alleviation in the sub-Saharan Africa, using root crops, formed a major discussion at the just-concluded 12th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa, held recently in Accra, Ghana. These can be achieved by tapping into the opportunities offered by the root crops; namely – yam, […]
FUNAAB Wins Grant, Obtains Eumetsat Research License
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The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), has won the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP-Nigeria) grant, in addition to receiving a research license from the European Meteorological Satellite (EUMETSAT), Darmstadt, Germany, that will make it possible to easily download and use environmental and near real-time weather data for research in […]
Public Notice: Payment of Students Siwes Allowance
Public Notice Payment of Students Siwes Allowance
Rescheduled qualifying Test for Pre-degree Candidates
All Prospective students who applied for FUNAAB pre-degree programme are hereby invited for a written qualifying paper-based test, scheduled as follows: DATESCIENCES – Wednesday 30th October, 2013.MANAGEMENT – Thursday, 31st October, 2013. TIME 1st Batch – 8am 2nd Batch – 10am 3rd Batch – 11am4th Batch – 12pm VENUE INHURD, FUNAAB, Mawoko Campus. NOTE:Please come […]