Former CENHURD Staff Send-Forth Pioneer Director
The pioneer staff of the Centre for Human Resources Development (CENHURD), now the Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), recently organised a send-forth for Professor ‘Segun Lagoke, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development and Pioneer Director of CENHURD, who just retired from the services of the University. At this memorable and colorful event, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor […]
Safety Comes First – Food Experts
Food scientists and researchers have stressed the need for the country to look beyond food production and embrace safety. This call was made during the ‘International Conference of Food Science and Human Ecology (ICOFHEC)’, as well as the ‘Safety Enhancement of Edible Products, Legislation, Analysis and Management (SELAMAT) Workshop’, held in the University. Speaking at […]
Safety Comes First – Food Experts
Food scientists and researchers have stressed the need for the country to look beyond food production and embrace safety. This call was made during the ‘International Conference of Food Science and Human Ecology (ICOFHEC)’, as well as the ‘Safety Enhancement of Edible Products, Legislation, Analysis and Management (SELAMAT) Workshop’, held in the University. Speaking at […]
Research Should Meet Societal Expectations – Professor Showemimo
A Professor of Plant Breeding in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Professor Francis Showemimo, has added his voice to the growing call that research conducted in the country should be geared towards meeting societal aspirations, saying “we have done a lot of research in this country. What we need to do […]
Research Should Meet Societal Expectations – Professor Showemimo
A Professor of Plant Breeding in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Professor Francis Showemimo, has added his voice to the growing call that research conducted in the country should be geared towards meeting societal aspirations, saying “we have done a lot of research in this country. What we need to do […]
Mathematics is Everything – Professsor Adeniran
A Professor of Mathematics in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Professor Olusola Adeniran, has emphasised that there is more to get from Mathematics, than teaching and learning, stating that globally, mathematicians remained the highest paid professionals because their works are generally applicable in the laboratories, military intelligence, weather prediction, earth movements, among others. Professor […]
Mathematics is Everything – Professsor Adeniran
A Professor of Mathematics in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Professor Olusola Adeniran, has emphasised that there is more to get from Mathematics, than teaching and learning, stating that globally, mathematicians remained the highest paid professionals because their works are generally applicable in the laboratories, military intelligence, weather prediction, earth movements, among others. Professor […]
FUNAAB Passes Confidence Vote on VC… Promotes 23 As Professors, 285 Others
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has, during a sitting convened recently, reviewed the current situation in the University and passed a vote of confidence on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole. It also noted that it was satisfied and supported all measures taken by the Governing Council and the University Management, […]
Field, Open Days at FUNAAB
The Department of Pure and Applied Botany (PAB), College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), has held its first Field Day workshop tagged, “Growing Greens: Essential for Healthy Living”, to sensitise members of the University community and the general public on the importance, uses and health benefits of some common plants; showcased plants that could contribute to improving daily healthy […]
My Goal, To Develop Productive, Adaptive Animal Breed – Prof. Ozoje
A Professor of Quantitative and Statistical Genetics, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Professor Michael Ozoje, has noted that the general belief that the average performance of most livestock in humid Africa is poor, has channelled his research interest towards developing and improving the performance of Nigerian […]
My Goal, To Develop Productive, Adaptive Animal Breed – Prof. Ozoje
A Professor of Quantitative and Statistical Genetics, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Professor Michael Ozoje, has noted that the general belief that the average performance of most livestock in humid Africa is poor, has channelled his research interest towards developing and improving the performance of Nigerian […]
Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development & Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) Request for Expressions of Interest for an Individual Consultant
INTRODUCTION: The regional initiative of Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) was launched in 2013 to support change and improvement in Human Capital Development within the region. The ACE project was successfully introduced in eight West and Central Africa countries with a US$150 million investment approved by IDA in April 2014. Nineteen (19) ACEs […]
ICGEB, FUNAAB Sign MoU on Research, Training
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the areas of research and training collaboration. The MoU is in pursuit of excellence in scholarship and dissemination of knowledge to generate reciprocal benefit within a framework of openness, fairness […]
FUNAAB Rises on Universities Webometrics Rating
The University has recorded yet another feat in the area of webometrics. This piece of information was disclosed by Dr. Olutayo Ajayi, the Acting Head, Information and Communication Resource Centre (ICTREC). According to Dr. Ajayi, despite the small size and age, FUNAAB remained a forerunner in webometrics ranking in Nigeria, ahead of some first or […]
Solving Practical Problems, My Research Motivation, Says FUNAAB Professor
A Professor of Food Engineering in the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Professor Babatunde Adewumi, has disclosed that his interest in solving practical problems in the society had been the driving force behind his research as an academic. According to the Don, “The passion to help, whenever there is a […]
Solving Practical Problems, My Research Motivation, Says FUNAAB Professor
A Professor of Food Engineering in the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Professor Babatunde Adewumi, has disclosed that his interest in solving practical problems in the society had been the driving force behind his research as an academic. According to the Don, “The passion to help, whenever there is a […]
FUNAAB Governing Council Repositions University
The University Governing Council, at its 90th Statutory Meeting, held on Thursday, November 10, 2016, considered reports on the University. According to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. Mathew Ayoola, as part of necessary reforms aimed at repositioning the University, the Governing Council approved Management’s decisions earlier taken to restore normal academic activities and […]
FUNAAB Collaborates Leading Health Bodies
The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China and the Department of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with the University, have agreed to create and strengthen collaboration between African and Chinese research institutions in order to scale up Schistosomiasis control and its elimination by taking advantage of the success of China in the […]
INHURD Not Affected By NUC Ban – Director
Recently, the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced the scrapping of Pre-degree and Diploma programmes in Nigerian universities. In view of this development, the Director, Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), Professor Francis Showemimo, has made some clarifications on the effect of the ban on the activities of INHURD, saying the directive had not in a […]
Former FUNAAB Bursar for Burial, November 25
Reverend Elijah Ajayi, a former Bursar of the University, who passed on recently at the age of 66, would be buried on November 25, 2016. Rev. Ajayi was appointed as the University Bursar on November 1, 2000 and was re-appointed for a second term on November 1, 2005. He was born at the Boto Village, […]
Specialised Universities, Still Very Relevant – FUNAAB Dons
Some FUNAAB Dons have added their voice to the continued relevance of specialised universities in the country, saying they are doing enough to justify their mandate. The Dons, who expressed their opinion on the matter, however, called on the Federal Government to strengthen the universities to enable them, deliver their best. According […]
Specialised Universities, Still Very Relevant – FUNAAB Dons
Some FUNAAB Dons have added their voice to the continued relevance of specialised universities in the country, saying they are doing enough to justify their mandate. The Dons, who expressed their opinion on the matter, however, called on the Federal Government to strengthen the universities to enable them, deliver their best. According […]
FUNAAB Don Showcases Opportunities in Sown Pasture
A Professor of Pasture Agronomy and Forage Utilisation, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Jimoh Olanite, has identified the opportunities that abound in the production of hay from sown pasture for ruminant animal production, as he called on Fulani herdsmen, the University Management and Government in […]
FUNAAB Don Showcases Opportunities in Sown Pasture
A Professor of Pasture Agronomy and Forage Utilisation, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Jimoh Olanite, has identified the opportunities that abound in the production of hay from sown pasture for ruminant animal production, as he called on Fulani herdsmen, the University Management and Government in […]