FUNAAB Muslim Community Holds 6th AGM

By Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Muslim Community Welfare Foundation (FAMWEF) recently held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Tunde Lemo Auditorium, where the 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports and Financial Statements were presented. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commended the Muslim community for their commi…

DITTECS Holds Inclusion, Sensitisation Seminar on UN-SDGs

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to join forces to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS) of the University, on August 22, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar at the Green Chamber. Themed, "Linking DITTECS Activities to the UN-SDGs," the Inclusion and Sensitisation Seminar was meant to inform Technologis…

Massive Harvest Kicks Off at FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde today, August 22, 2024, visited the expansive 9-hectare maize farm in partnership with NOLAP Farms, where he observed the ongoing massive harvest of Maize and engaged with both Farm Managers and market women involved in the process. Speaking during th…

FUNAAB Partners IAP, DJI to Hold Agric Drone Show on Campus

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with Integrated Aerial Precision (IAP) and DJI Agriculture, hosted an Agricultural Drone Show on campus to enlighten agriculturists on the transformative potential of drone technology in agriculture. Themed "Transforming Nigeria's Agriculture with Drone Technology," the event featured an engaging lecture a…

Don Calls for Legislation to Ban Open Grazing

… As FUNAAB Holds 93rd Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Temiloluwa Osinuga A renowned expert in Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Omotola Jayeola has called for the enactment of legislation to ban open grazing in Nigeria, even as he emphasised the need to promote wildlife ranching, highlighting the …

Prof. Onifade Bids Farewell to FUNAAB

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo On August 21, 2024, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) held a Commendation Service in honour of the departed Prof. Olufemi Sunday Onifade of the Department of Pasture and Range Management (PRM), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM). During the Service, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, paid tri…

Prof. Aduradola Appointed Director, ICGNS

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved the appointment of Prof. Rebecca Aduradola as the Director, Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS). According to a memo signed by the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, the appointment was for a three-year term, effective from August 20, 2024, to August 19, 2027. The memo highlighted that Prof. Aduradola's appointme…

FUNAAB Upgrades CGNS Department to Institute

…Signs MoU with Institute of Security, Nigeria By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has achieved a significant milestone with the upgrade of its Communication and General Studies Department (CGNS) to an Institute, as approved by the Governing Council on August 20, 2024. The development, announced by the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, marked a new er…

FUNAAB, HortiNigeria Host 2024 International Youth Day

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 17, 2024, hosted the International Youth Day in partnership with HortiNigeria and Heifer International. Speaking at the event, Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe, a key figure in FUNAAB’s agricultural initiatives, emphasised the importance of the programme to the University, highlighting FUNAAB’s dedication to Entrepreneuria…

PTDP Holds Matriculation, Orientates New Students

By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held its Matriculation Ceremony for its students on August 16, 2024. The event, which took place at the Postgraduate School Auditorium of the University, marked the official welcome of 168 new students to the University for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. …

CSLU Conducts Graduate Intern Interview for CWAY

By Femi Dansu In line with its ongoing partnership with CWAY Nigeria Dairy Limited, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 16, 2024, organised a graduate internship interview for selected graduating students from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Animal Science & Livestock Production (COLANIM), and E…

RUFORUM Awards FUNAAB for Agriculture Capacity Building

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia. The conference which was held from August 12-16, 2024, brought together over 1,500 delegates from around the world, and the Dean, Colleg…

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