The Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), Prof. Olufemi Ojo has been appointed as the Desk Officer for the German Embassy in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). His appointment as the Desk Officer was a fallout of the recent visit of the German Consular General to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Weert Borner, where fruitful discussions regarding collaborations were hel…

By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School on Thursday, March 14, 2024 celebrated its annual Arts Day in a burst of vibrant hues and creative energy which was a testament to the School's commitment to nurturing young minds through artistic expression. One of the pupils responding to questions during the Questions and Answers Ses…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the re-appointment of Prof. Jacob Olaoye as the Director, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC). The details of the re-appointment were contained in a Release signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu. His re-appointment is for a period of three years, with effect from March 13, 2024, to March 12, 2027. …

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancement, Wafroex Ltd, an Agro-Allied organisation, has extended its philanthropic arm to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a significant donation of beehives. The event, which marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between the two enti…

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a groundbreaking collaboration, SystemSpecs, a leading technology firm, has concluded plans to partner with the University to introduce an innovative app dubbed FUNAABMobile. The pioneering venture aimed to revolutionise campus life by offering a suite of features geared towards enhancing convenience and connectivity. Speaking at the collaborativ…

By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The National Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Chapter celebrated the 2024 International Women's Day in a splendid event, marking the global significance of March 8 as a day to honour the achievements of women in the society. In his Address at the occasion marking the Day, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasisied the transformative po…

By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Oil Palm Processing Unit at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), marked a momentous occasion recently with a remarkable harvest of palm fruit. The Unit proudly displayed the abundant yield, showcasing the University's commitment to agricultural excellence. Students of the Farm Practical Year were observed diligently working on the e…

By Emeka Oluka, Olaoye Oyewole & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has held an Orientation Programme tailored for the weekday-evening students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP). Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde congratulated the newly-admitted students, emphasising FUNAAB's standing as one of Nigeria's leading…

By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The newly-elected Global President, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi, along with other Executive Members, visited the Vice-Chancellor to convey their gratitude for the continuous support and understanding shown by the University Management towards the Alumni Association. During the meeting, the…

The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has been selected as the venue for the upcoming 2024 Workshop of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) for the Southwest Geo-Political Zone. The event themed "Data, linked data and visualisation in libraries,” is scheduled hold from Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26, 2024. The LRCN, operating under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Educati…