PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Networking Event at British Council, Abuja. Project Planning Meeting at UNAAB Project team designs survey Instruments for the field work. Prof. Ojo went on a field trip to tomato-growing areas of Imo State, Nigeria. Mr. Ganiyu, Project Research Student, visited tomato farmers in Plateau and Kano States, Nigeria. Mrs. Kaldezi, Project Principal Partner, took a […]
Project Partners
LEAD AND PARTNER INSTITUTIONS LEAD INSTITUTION Name and type of HE institution e.g. university (public or private), college, research institute, medical institution) University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Type of HE Institution (Public University) Project coordinator (name, title & position) Dr. A. R. Popoola, Senior Lecturer, Deputy Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production & […]
Project Description
1. PROJECT TITLE Building capacity in agro-biotechnology to improve tomato yield in wilt-endemic areas of Nigeria and Ghana. 2. PROJECT SUMMARY Tomato is one of the world’s most important crops due to the high value of its fruits both for fresh market consumption and in numerous types of processed products. A major constraint to tomato […]
Welcome to Agro-biotechnology Project Website
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Introduction Greater investment is needed at all levels of education if we are to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). DFID gives priority to supporting primary education for all children – especially girls – in countries that are off-track for reaching the MDGs for education. It will continue to do […]
Dr. BALOGUN SAKA ADEBAYO
Degree: B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Email: balogunsa33@hotmail.com, balogunsa@funaab.edu.ng, balogunsa44@gmail.com Telephone: +234-805-547-0781/08055598283 Fax: 234-39-243045 Department: Micro-Biology Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Current position: On Study Leave on Research Centre For Eco-Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing China ACADEMIC DEGREES WITH DATE • Doctor of Philosophy – 2009 • Master of Science (Microbiology) […]
FPY Students Commend Onisaga
The Second Batch of the University’s Farm Practical Year (FPY) students, currently on the Community-Based Farming Scheme exercise at Isaga-Orile, have expressed gratitude to the Onisaga of Ishaga, Oba Joseph Oladele Olusoji Tella and the entire indigenes for their warm hospitality. The students, led by their Farm Manager, Mr. Babatunde Adedapo Samuel gave the […]
Professor Adedire Bags Erasmus University Diploma
A Professor of Agroforestry and Forestry Ecology, Moses Oladepo Adedire, has bagged a Diploma in Urban Management Tools for Climate Change, from the Erasmus University , Rotterdam, Netherlands . Adedire, having won a Fellowship grant from the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP), funded by the Government of Netherlands, took part in a month-long annual course […]
NAMPO Agricultural Show Participants Appreciate VC
The university’s Delegates to the 2011 NAMPO Agricultural Show and Farm Tour in South Africa have expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, for the sponsorship and opportunity given them to attend the programme. The team, made-up of Deans, Directors and Heads of Farms in the University were exposed to tours of […]
COBFAS, A Good Initiative – Prof. Salako
The establishment of the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), by the Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun-led administration has been lauded as being a good initiative. The commendation came from the Director of COBFAS, Professor Felix Salako, in a chat with UNAAB Bulletin, during the transportation exercise of the second batch of COBFAS students to Ode-Lemo, Ogun State, […]
UNAAB Staff School Entrance Forms on Sale
The Admission Forms for the Staff School of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, for the 2011/2012 session, are available for sale. A release signed by the Head-Teacher, Mrs. F.B Alade, disclosed that the form had been on sale since Monday, June 6, 2011at a cost of One Thousand Naira, each.
Honorary Degrees’ Committee: Council Approves Change of Name
The Governing Council of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), at its 66th statutory meeting, approved the change of name of the Honorary Degrees’ Committee. It will henceforth be referred to, as Honorary Degrees and Monuments Committee, with new terms of reference. According to a release, signed by the Acting Registrar of the University and […]
UNAAB, An Excellent Partner In Progress – Prof. Fawole
L-R, Director, UNAAB GRECC, Dr. (Mrs) Helen Bodunde, ITOCA Training Manager, Prof. Dele Fawole, DVC Development, Prof. Segun Lagoke, Prof. Tope Popoola and Acting Registrar, Mr. Adeleke Adeboye. A Training Manager from the Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), Professor Dele Fawole, has described the University of Agriculture , Abeokuta […]
UFASS Graduates Pioneer Scholars
All is set for the graduation ceremony of the pioneer set of scholars of the UNAAB Foreign African Scholarship Scheme (UFASS), scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the University’s Senate Chamber. According to a release, issued by the Programme Coordinator, Dr. James Daramola, the event will also witness a Lecture titled, […]
UNAAB Ambulance Emergency Number
In its bid to serve the University community better, the Health Services’ Department is calling on members of staff and students to equip themselves with the University’s Ambulance Emergency Hotline. The Ambulance Emergency Hotline is 0803 297 9644. According to a release by the Acting Director, Health Services, Dr. Abiodun Amusan, callers to the […]
Invitation to Pre-Season Training Workshop on Soybean Production & Cultivation
Agricultural Media resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) is organising a Pre-season Training Workshop on soybean Production and Cultivation for farmers in Ogun state. Tre Pre-season Training Workshop is part of the collaboration between Nestle Nigeria Plc and AMREC/UNAAB, and it aims at focusing on production and cultivation of soybean. The programme is slated as follows: […]
UNAAB Hosts 2011 World Environment Day
L-R, Executive Director, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Prof. Solomon Badejo, Representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Segun Lagoke, Permanent Secretary Ogun State Ministy of Forestry, Mr. Oluseyi Banjoko and the Acting Librarian, Dr (Mrs) Mulikat Salaam The Federal Ministry of Environment in conjunction with the FMENV/UNAAB Linkage Centre for […]
35. NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL
Council approved the second week of July 2011, i.e. 11-15th July, 2011 as the period for the 67th Statutory Meeting of Council.
34. RETREAT ON STRATEGIC PLAN
Council received information that, in line with recent Federal Government directive, on the diversification of Specialized Universities to embrace other courses, Management was planning to effect the diversification from 2011/2012 academic session. Council opined that there was need for a retreat and strategic planning in view of the diversification of the University programmes to a […]
33. MEMBERSHIP
Council observed that Barr. (Mrs) Jamila Ahmed Salik a Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) appointee on Council was absent at the meeting without apology. Council noted that with the 66th Statutory Meeting, Barr. (Mrs) Salik was absent at Council Meetings for five (5) times. Council directed that, Management should write to the Minister of Education […]
32. VACANT POSITIONS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
As a matter arising from the approval of the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) M.O. Salaam as the Acting University Librarian, Council observed that the appointment would bring the total number of Acting Principal Officers to three (3) out of a total of six (6) and requested for information on when the positions would be filled. […]
31. SUPPLEMENTATY BUDGET FOR THE UNIVERSITY
Council received a Supplementary Budget for the University for the year 2011. Council noted that the Supplementary Budget was as a result of the Federal Government’s directive that Specialized University should expand their scope of operation and the plan of Management to introduce new Colleges of Law, Medicine and Management Sciences. Council noted that though […]
29. REPORT OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF INHURD MANAGEMENT
Council received a report of the Inaugural Meeting of INHURD Management Board held on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Council noted the determination of the Board for the total achievement of the set mandates of the Institute. Council noted the following extracts of the meeting and directed thus: The Intra-Campus Road: Council noted the request […]
27. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE UNIVERSITY LOANS COMMITTEE
Council received recommendations from the University Loans Committee. Council noted that the University Loans Committee was proposing to disburse loans to members of staff who applied for various University Loans. Council also noted that the University Loans Committee was proposing to review the University Furniture Loans upward by 100%. Council however observed that the report […]
28. DONATION OF ONE THOUSAND BIRD CAPACITY DEEP LITTER POULTRY HOUSE TO THE UNIVERSITY BY ALHAJI MUIBUDEEN ADEBAYO ALLINSON, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ELESHIN FARMS NIGERIA LIMITED, ILARO
Council received a report on the donation of a One thousand-Bird Capacity Deep Litter Poultry House to the University by Alhaji Muibudeen Adebayo Allinson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eleshin Farms Nigeria Limited, Ilaro on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Council noted that the gesture would go a long way in complementing the efforts of […]