FUNIS Students Shine in WASSCE

Students of the Federal University of Agriculture International School (FUNIS), have demonstrated excellence in the just-concluded May/June 2013 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, conducted by the West African Examinations Council. The results of the students, released on the official website of WAEC, were communicated to the University Management by the Acting Head, […]

… Gets Largest Share of Indomie Nutrition Scholarship Award

Postgraduate students of the University have won the largest share of this year’s Indomie National Post Graduate Scholarship Award by winning 8 out of the 12 slots of the scholarship Award. The scholarship, which was introduced in 2009 by Dufil Prima Food Plc, is to encourage Postgraduate students studying Nutrition and Dietetics and assist in […]

Varsity Eyes Collaboration with HydroFoam

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Middle), with the HydroFoam Agro team Leader, Mr. Abdul Oluwole (3rd right) and other members , Dean, COLPLANT, Prof. Goke Bodunde (left), Prof. Aiyelaagbe (arrowed) and Dr. Akeem Oyekanmi , Director, CENIP (right). The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with HydroFoam Agro, for the […]

FUNAAB Hosts ADAPTI…Harps on Internalisation

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has disclosed that the University has put the necessary modalities in place to internationalise its classrooms, lecture theatres, staff and students, towards making the University a world-class institution. Professor Oyewole made this disclosure while declaring open the Advance Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI), organized by the International Centre […]

USDA seeks collaboration with FUNAAB

Two officials of the Embassy of the United States of America in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mr Russ Nicely, Regional Agricultural Counselor and Mr. Uche Nzeka, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, in his office during the week. Mr Russ Nicely informed the Vice […]

VC Commends Egba Indigenes

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has commended Egba indigenes for their efforts in the development of FUNAAB. Prof. Oyewole made this commendation while receiving a 7-man Joint Action Committee (JAC), under the aegis of Egba Indigenes Global Association, as he lauded notable Egba indigenes who have contributed immensely to the development of FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor […]

FUNAAB hosts Thailand & Vietnam Scientists

In its bid to reposition the University towards attaining a world-class status through internationalisation, a team of Thailand and Vietnam Scientists on the European Union GRATITUDE Project Team, recently visited the University. Welcoming the scientists, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, stated that the essence of research is to impact knowledge, urging them to ensure that […]

…receives donation from Kuwaiti Professor

Professor Darish Al-Azmi of the College of Technological Studies, Kuwait, had donated a radar measuring equipment to the University. Professor Al-Azmi, a personal friend to the Head, Department of Physics, Dr. Amidu Olalekan Mustapha, made the donation during his recent visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole. The equipment constitutes the Gamma Ray Dosimeter for […]

FUNAABITE Emerges Google Ambassador

A 300-level student in the Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuye, has emerged as FUNAAB’S Goggle Student Ambassador. The Google Student Ambassador (GSA) programme is part of Google’s commitment to supporting education in Africa. The benefits to FUNAAB include Faculty research grants, Visibility of the institution to the world through Google platform, Campus Wi-fi, […]

Management calls for Partnership with Staff Unions …Gives Agenda Update

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has solicited for the support of the various staff unions in the bid to move FUNAAB to a world-class status. Professor Oyewole made the appeal during Management’s historic presence at the Congress Meetings of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) and the […]

Prof. MAKINDE, Eyitayo Adekunle

Degree:B.Agric. M.Agric., Ph.D Email Address: makindeea@funaab.edu.ng Telephone Number: +234 Department: HORTICULTURE Academic Rank: Professor Institutions Attended Membership of Professional Bodies Awards Received Courses Taught Research Publications Conferences Attended ? ?

FUNAAB Quality of Work, Honesty & Transparency, Second to None – C:AVA Project Director

The quality of work, team spirit, honesty and transparency exhibited by the University has been commended by the Project Director, Cassava: Adding Value to Africa (C:AVA), Professor Andrew Westby of the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), United Kingdom. The Project Director gave the commendation at a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, at the University […]

Visitation Panel Report has spurred us to improve – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has said that the Visitation Panel report is a document that has helped the University to become a better citadel of learning. While welcoming the monitoring team from the Federal Ministry of Education, who visited the University recently, Prof. Oyewole said, “we do not want to be like any other […]

Education, Bedrock for National Development – FUNIS Board Chairman

The Chairman of the FUNIS Board, Chief Olukayode Akindele, delivering his address The Chairman, FUNIS Board and member, Governing Council of the University, Chief Olukayode Akindele, has described education as the bedrock for socio-economic development, which makes man easy to lead but difficult to enslave. Delivering his address at the 8th Speech and Prize Giving/4th […]

Dons Bag Commonwealth Fellowship Awards

Two members of staff of the University, Dr. Adetoun Amubode of the Department of Home Science and Management, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) and Dr. Grace Oluwasanya of the Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometereology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), have won the Commonwealth Fellowship Awards, tenable in the United […]

Pioneer FUNIS Principal Bows Out in Style … Attributes Achievements to God

The Pioneer Principal of the University’s International School (FUNIS), Mrs. Adeola Olumide, pulled out recently at a colourful Valedictory Ceremony held in her honour, having spent over nine years as the Principal. Fondly called ‘Mama FUNIS’, the 68-year old described her voluntary retirement as necessary, in order to take a break from a worthwhile career. […]

“Let’s Emulate the Germans”, FUNAAB Challenges Aspiring Entrepreneurs

At one of the Exhibition stands. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has challenged aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the education sector to toe the line of the German government in their approach to the process of upgrading our citadels of learning. Prof. Oyewole threw up the challenge during the flag-off of the […]

Watch Less TV – UL Tells Parents … As Staff School Holds Prize-Giving Day

The University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam addressing the pupils at the event. With her from left is the Father of the day, Prof. Babatunde Idowu, the Director, Academic Planning, Prof. Adekojo Waheed and the Director (OGHA), Mr. Ade Ademosun. The University Librarian (UL), Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam has charged parents to watch less television […]

Pioneer FUNIS Principal Bows Out in Style … Attributes Achievements to God

The Pioneer Principal of the University’s International School (FUNIS), Mrs. Adeola Olumide, pulled out recently at a colourful Valedictory Ceremony held in her honour, having spent over nine years as the Principal. Fondly called ‘Mama FUNIS’, the 68-year old described her voluntary retirement as necessary, in order to take a break from a worthwhile career. […]

JAMB’S Chief Executive Appreciates FUNAAB—pleased with partnership

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Dibu Ojerinde, has commended the University for the “wonderful co-operation and assistance extended to the Board”, during the conduct of the first Dual Based Test and Computer Based Test held in April and May, 2013. “It is on record that our modest effort is […]

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR 2013/2014 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

This is to announce to the General Public and particularly to candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, that the 2013/2014 Post-UTME Screening Exercise scheduled to hold between Monday, 15th and Friday, 19th July, 2013 has been POSTPONED. A new date for the screening exercise will be announced in due course. The University Management regrets any […]

Prof. ADEWUMI, John Kayode

Degree: B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D E-mail: jjkadewumi@yahoo.com Tel: 08037035908, 08052032455 Dept: Agricultural Engineering Academic Rank: Professor Research Interest: Soil and Water Engineering Prof. Johnson K. ADEWUMI is an erudite scholar in the field of Soil and Water Engineering with emphasis on irrigation technology. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) in Agricultural Engineering from Ahmadu Bello […]

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE Post-UTME

Candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta should note that the 2013/2014 Admission Application Portal (www.admission.unaab.edu.ng) will close on Friday, 19th July, 2013 (12 midnight). Only completed application will be considered.

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR 2013/2014 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

This is to announce to the General Public and particularly to candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, that the 2013/2014 Post-UTME Screening Exercise scheduled to hold between Monday, 15th and Friday, 19th July, 2013 has been POSTPONED. A new date for the screening exercise will be announced in due course. The […]