An impetus has been added to the research profile of the University as it has established a Directorate that will facilitate research efforts, by assisting with application for grants and fellowships, negotiation of research contracts and the administration of external funds. Designated as FUNAAB Grants Management Directorate, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has already app…

The Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Christiana Kuforiji, presenting a giant Refrigerator on behalf of the University, to the retiring DPO, Obantoko Station, Mrs. Medinat Lawal.   The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has lauded the immediate past Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Obantoko Police Station, Mrs. Medinat Lawal, for her selfless service to the University and the public in g…

Cross-section of Health Centre staff members at the End-of-the-Year get-together   It was fanfare at the University’s Health Centre as members of staff gathered to hold the End-of-the-Year get-together. The Director of the Centre, Dr. T.O. Talabi, said the event was held to show gratitude to God for His faithfulness and to appreciate all staff for their dedication to duties in the out-gone year. D…

It has been observed that most developed economies of the world achieved the feat by anchoring their transformational efforts on agricultural development, thus profiting maximally from the gains of the virile sector andattaining food security. In the same vein, the inability of Nigeria to catch-up with the developed nations was adduced to the nation’s failure to benefit from its vast agricultural …

For the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the just-ended Year 2011 left on its trail, indelible and fond memories of remarkable impacts, crystallizing the institution into a haven of achievements. Investigations by FUNAAB Bulletin revealed that the previous year signaled the commencement of the intention of the Federal Government for specialized universities in the country to g…

The University’s Alumni Association will hold its 15th Annual Convention and 14th Annual Lecture Series on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Tony Anenih Multipurpose Hall, at 11:00am. According to a statement, issued by the Chairperson of the Organising Committee, Mrs. Olufunmilola Adenuga, the theme of the convention is Transformational Leadership in the 21stCentury University: A Clarion Call to …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and other tertiary institutions in the country have been charged to take advantage of the Federal Government’s on-going reforms in the agricultural sector “to transform their revenue profile as well as build their reputations”. The Deputy Governor, Operations, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Tunde Lemo, gave the charge while delivering a …

FUNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun addressing members of the University community during the Joint Prayer Session.   The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has declared that the institution, in the last four years and seven months of his administration is “a testimony of God’s answered prayers”. Prof. Balogun made the declar…

L-R: The Agura of Gbagura, HRM Halidu Laloko; the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Adedotun Gbadebo; the Osile of Oke-Ona, Egba, HRM Adedapo Tejuoso; FUNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun and his wife, Prof. Elizabeth Balogun at FUNAAB’s 3rd Night of Excellence.   Commitment and dedication were celebrated on Sunday, January 1, 2012 as the University presented meritorious Award of Excellence to its First Class …