By Olaoye Oyewole The Directorate of Academic Planning (DAP), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently honoured Mr. Olufemi Bamgbose with a retirement party to celebrate his years of dedicated service to the University. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola Adebayo, commende…

By Adeniyi Olayanju The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has successfully held its End-of-the-Year Get-Together with a special sensitisation on SDGs, themed "Linking COLENG-FUNAAB Inaugural Lectures to the United Nations SDGs. Held on December 22, 2024, at the COLENG Conference Room, the programme was organised by the leadership of the Coll…

Dear Members of the University Community, "I write to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your kind thoughts, prayers, and well wishes on the occasion of my 60th birthday. This milestone is a humbling reminder of God’s grace, and I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve our great University at this time. I specifically chose to mark the day with solemnity and quiet refle…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, has called for enhanced and tailored support for specialised universities in Nigeria. He made this appeal recently, during an interactive meeting with the Honourable Minister of Educati…

… Hosts End-of-Year Thanksgiving Party By Kunle Ariyibi The Coordinator of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff Football Team (FSFT), Mr. Victor Opakunle, has highlighted the importance of regular participation in sports as a pathway to promoting physical well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demanding schedules of staff members. Mr. Opakunle sha…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on December 20, 2024, paid an inspection visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) sponsored Tomato Agronomic Iodine Biofortification Project, and he commended the Research Team for the significant progress made. Prof. Kehinde lauded the Team for their efficient utilisation of the National Research Fund (NRF) receiv…

By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Intercollegiate Sports/Vice-Chancellor's Cup ended on a good note on December 18, 2024, with a Final Match between the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) and the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). A cross-section of Deans and other spectators at the Final MatchCredit: Tofunmi Adebayo The e…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team has successfully concluded its evaluation of 18 academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The evaluation process, which commenced a month ago, culminated in an exit meeting held on December 18, 2024. The final review focused on the B.Agric programmes, mar…

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The need for a paradigm shift from traditional classroom learning to address evolving societal needs in a rapidly changing and technologically driven world has been emphasised. This emphasis was made by Prof. Emily Ayo-John, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) during her presentation at t…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) hosted its 32nd Annual Christmas Carol Service, filled with praise and thanksgiving to God. Themed "Behold His Glory", the event brought together staff, students, and well-wishers to celebrate God's blessings and protection throughout the year. Representing …