FUNAAB Can Become A World-Class Varsity …VC Re-affirms Commitment

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Right) fielding questions from the Nigerian Tribune Reporter, Mr. Kazeem Alaka. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has restated the determination of the current administration in making the University a world-class institution. The Vice-Chancellor stated this during an interview he granted Tribune titles, publishers of the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers. Professor Oyewole […]

FUNAAB Marks Fascination of Plants Day

Mr. Segun Akinola (Right) explaining the economic viability of Jatropha Seeds to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (2nd Right), the Chairman of the occasion and others. The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held the 2nd International Day of Fascination of Plants titled, “Plants: The Gift of Nature” at the Postgraduate Hall. At the […]

VC Commissions Four Buses

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (2nd Left) presenting the keys of the buses to the Chairman, MANCOT, Dr. Oluwafiropo Awokola. Inset: Dr. Awokola test-driving one of the buses. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has commissioned four Ashok Leyland 2012 model buses to complement the University’s fleet. The University’s Staff School got one while the other […]

AMREC Trains Women on Liquid Soap Making, Soybean Production

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole addressing the participants. Women farmers from the FUNAAB extension areas and the Community Based-Farming Scheme (COBFAS) communities have been trained by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) in the skills of production, packaging of liquid soap, processing and utilization of soybean. Welcoming the participants to the workshop tagged, […]

Statistical Digest 6th Edition

Statistical Digest 6th Edition

2011/2012 Annual Report

2011/2012 Annual Report

Extract From Newspapers

FUNAAB fires prof, lecturer over alleged plagiarism Relegation of agric responsible for unemployment –FUNAAB VC We spend N96m on power per annum –FUNAAB VC Webometric ranks OAU, FUNAAB two best varsities FUNAAB, NASC train farmers on seed production VC charges FUNAAB alumni on varsity development FUNAAB will soon obtain global status —VC Leave Facebook, face […]

VC Clocks One Year in Office

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole, today, Friday, May 24, 2013 clocks one year in office, leaving on his trail, remarkable innovations, reforms and overall developments that are deeply rooted in sound vision and mission to succeed. Exactly this time last year, divine providence smiled on Professor Oyewole when his predecessor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun […]

1 Year In Office: VC Thanks ALL …Says I have fulfilled what God put in my mouth for one year

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has thanked the Visitor to the University, President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Royal Fathers, especially the entire members of the University Community and other well- meaning stakeholders for the unflinching support and outstanding cooperation towards moving FUNAAB to a greater height, in his first year of […]

FUNAAB Students Benefit from DUFIL Scholarship Award

Eight postgraduate students in the University’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics have been selected to benefit from the M.Sc (Nutrition) Scholarship Awards by DUFIL (Nig.) Limited. A release signed by the National Coordinator of the award, Professor Babatunde Oguntona informed that the scholarship was established by DUFIL, the manufacturers of Indomie Noodles, for students studying […]

VC Unveils New Capital Projects

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has assured that his management led team won’t relent in its efforts to better the lots of the University in the years ahead. To this end, Management has embarked on execution of many capital projects, some of which are being sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). They are: […]

Alumni Assure University Council of Maximum Support

The National President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Prof. Lateef Sanni presenting a customized card to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe (Right), while other alumni watch with keen interest. The University Alumni Association has assured the Governing Council of their cooperation and support towards promoting academic development and excellence of their Alma Mater. […]

2013/2014 Admission of Prospective Students

Prospective candidates seeking undergraduate admission into 100, 200 and 300 Levels in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) are hereby advised to desist from using these external websites for information. The only website of the University is www.unaab.edu.ng The University will not be held responsible for any personal loss arising directly or indirectly from […]

Building capacity in agro-biotechnology to improve tomato yield in wilt-endemic areas of Nigeria & Ghana

NAME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/LEAD SCIENTIST: DR A R POPOOLA (ASSOCIATE PROFFESSOR) DEPARTMENT OF CROP PROTECTION, COLLEGE OF PLANT SCIENCE AND CROP PRODUCTION TITLE OF PROJECT: Building capacity in agro-biotechnology to improve tomato yield in wilt-endemic areas of Nigeria and Ghana SPONSOR: Department Of International Development (DFID) Of The Uk Government YEAR OF COMMENCEMENT: 2010 DURATION: […]

Five Minus One: VC Gives Account of Stewardship

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, displaying a copy of the 2011/2012 Annual Report at the meeting. Inset: Prof. Sam Otubusin addressing members of the Congregation during the meeting. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has given account of his stewardship since assumption of office, about 12 months ago. Reiterating his commitment towards making FUNAAB a world […]

Panacea to Food Insecurity – Professor Michael Ajayi

Prof. Michael Tunde Ajayi For Nigeria and other African countries to surmount the global challenge of food insecurity and socio-economic problems, there is the need to prioritise human resource development in Agriculture. This was the submission of Professor Michael ‘Tunde Ajayi, a Professor of Agricultural Administration, while delivering the 40th Inaugural Lecture of the University […]

I am on a Mission to Rebuild FUNAAB – VC tells Staff … As SSANU Holds 1st Women Seminar

Some dignitaries at the occasion. Inset: SSANU Women Leader, Mrs. Bolanle Adebesin, giving her Welcome Address. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has informed all members of staff of the University that the current administration is on a “mission to rebuild” . Professor Oyewole made this known at the maiden edition of the Senior Staff Association […]

Embrapa, FUNAAB Poised to Sign MOU

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Middle), with the Research Team. As part of contributions to the Socio-economic development of the country through agricultural findings, the Management of Embrapa, Brazil and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), are finalising arrangements to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Staff and Students exchange. The collaborative projects […]

Invitation to COLNAS Leadership Seminar

Federal University of Agriculture, AbeokutaCollege of Natural Sciences Invitation To College SeminarThis is to invite you to the 12th College Leadership Seminar Scheduled as below: Date: Wednesday, 22nd May, 2003 Time: 2.00p.mTitle: Applied Geophysics: The Secret of Natural Earth Treasures Lecturer: Dr. B.S. Badmus

Progress Review Meeting held for Gratitude Project- Reducing Waste from Root & Tuber Crops

All partners of the FP7 project ‘Gratitude’ gathered recently (22nd-26th April) in Bangkok,Thailand to conduct a successful mid-term review planning meeting. Download Full Text

Fascination of Plants Day 2013

The second international “Fascination of Plants Day” will be launched under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO). The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture, in sustainably producing food, as well […]

Former Pro-Chancellor Hands-Over to Successor — Expresses Confidence in the New Council

The immediate past Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Chief Lawrence Ayinde Olakunle Osayemi, has handed over the baton of leadership to his successor, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, expressing confidence that the new Council will take the University to greater heights. Chief Lawrence Osayemi, visited the University with a former member of the Council, Dr. Solomon Oladiti. […]

We are here to Serve – Pro-Chancellor Tells Staff

Some elated members of Staff at the meeting Apparently impressed by the Council’s noticeable commitment to move the University forward within a short period of time, the Vice-Chancellor added that based on his interaction with Chairman and members of Council and their track record, he was confident that FUNAAB was on course. He therefore re-committed […]

Egba Monarchs Back Conventional Status for FUNAAB

Four out of the five royal fathers in Egbaland in Abeokuta, Ogun State have thrown their weight behind the immediate transition of the University into a full-fledged conventional University to admit students for Medicine, Law, Education and other courses. Responding to the delegation of the new Governing Council, led by its Chairman, Senator/Sir (Dr.) Adeseye […]