VC Re-Affirms FUNAAB’s Global Partnership Goals

By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has reiterated the University's interest in partnership in the areas of students and faculty exchange, joint research collaboration, as well as community engagement. The Vice-Chancellor restated this, while receiving visitors from the University of California, United States of America (U.S.A) and Warsaw Institute of Aviation. During…

Top Echelon of ADAN Visits FUNAAB

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The topmost echelon of the Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities (ADAN) led by their President, Prof. Olumuyiwa Jayeoba paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor on April 5, 2024. Speaking at the brief ceremony, the President of ADAN, Prof. Jayeoba stated that the Visit was to ascertain the University’s level of preparation for the forthcoming A…

Ogun NLC Appoints NAAT Member into Political Commission

 By Joy Adeyiga The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Ogun State Chapter has approved the nomination of Comrade Atinuke Jooda into its Political Commission to serve as a member of the administration to reposition the political involvement of the Congress for the advantage of its members. A Memo dated March 25, 2024, and signed by the State Chairman, Comrade (Amb) Hameed Ademola, informed that Com…

GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE III

In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 6 (six) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II) to participate in the programme and were given one million, Five hundred thousand naira (N1…

Ogun NLA Leadership Visits ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library

The Nigeria Library Association (NLA) Ogun State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Dr. Godwin Oyewole, along with the Vice-Chairman, Dr. Bosede Ajiboye and the Secretary, Comrade Saheed Olawepo, paid a Courtesy Visit to the University Librarian, Dr. Abayomi Owolabi. Dr. Oyewole during the visit extolled Dr. Owolabi's dynamic leadership, citing the flurry of activities and advancements during his ten…

VC Donates Food Items to Indigent Students

 … As First Semester Exams Begin By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has taken a compassionate step to alleviate the food shortage faced by indigent students during examination periods by donating essential food items. The donation, which included rice, sweet potatoes, spaghetti, garri, tomato paste, and more, totalling 50 packs was to ensure tha…

Library Implements 24-Hour Operations for First Semester Examinations

The University Library has announced its transition to round-the-clock operations during the ongoing First Semester Examinations. This initiative aims at providing students with enhanced access to resources crucial for academic success. As part of this move, the University Administration has ensured uninterrupted power supply to support this extended operation, underscoring commitment to facil…

FUNAAB Begins First Semester Examinations

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, embarked on their First Semester Examinations amidst a backdrop of meticulous planning, in spite of the daunting challenge of the rainstorm that ravaged the University, last week. In an exclusive interview with FUNAAB Bulletin at the 250-Capacity Computer…

FUNAAB Honours Nigeria’s Sprinter with Scholarship

By Olaoye Oyewole In a remarkable gesture of recognition and appreciation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has awarded a Masters Degree scholarship to Miss Olayinka Olajide, Nigeria's sprinter and representative at the 2023 All African Games in Accra, Ghana. The announcement came from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, during a special ceremony held in his …

UK Alumni Provide Food Aid to Indigent Students

By Durodola Makinde The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Alumni Association United Kingdom (UK) Branch recently extended its annual social responsibility initiative by providing food aid to indigent students before the start of the examination period. The gesture aimed to alleviate the challenges faced by financially-disadvantaged students amidst the prevailing economic downturn in t…

FUNAAB Honours Retired Senate Members

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Showcasing its traditional display of gratitude, celebration of achievements, and to inspire and motivate those coming behind, as well as recognising the importance of each individual's contribution and the collective impact over time, the Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Thursday, March 28, 2024, convened a speci…

FUNAAB Partners NITDA to Train FPY Students in Cutting-Edge Agricultural Practices

By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionising agricultural education and practice, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), operating under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Their mission was t…

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