The Director of Studies of the London Academy for Higher Education, Dr. Larry Jones-Esan, has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, for his contribution towards staff capacity building. Dr. Jones-Esan, gave the commendation in an exclusive chat with FUNAAB Bulletin at the Academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

I feel greatly delighted to extend warm gratitude to my distinguished colleagues, as well as the entire staff and students of the University, over the success recorded, during the just concluded National Universities Commission’s Institutional Accreditation exercise. I therefore wish to place on record, my unreserved appreciation of your unalloyed support, painstaking determination, fervour and ru…

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), Ogun State Chapter, recently held its annual Symposium with the theme “Sport Nutrition” at the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) Auditorium, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Chairman, Dr. W.A.O Afolabi, disclosed that NSN, as the official body of nutrition professionals in Nigeria was committed to advanc…

The Dean, Student Affairs, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Samuel Oluwalana, has said the only way to defeat HIV/AIDS by Nigerians, is to live a proper lifestyle. Professor Oluwalana disclosed this while giving his Opening Address at a Lecture organized by the Youth Future Savers Initiative (YFSI) in conjunction with the Student Union of FUNAAB, to commemorate the W…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Conservices Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Media Concepts Ltd (IMC), will be organizing a 3-day Training Workshop on the Application of GIS in Crime Control, Health Services Delivery and Agricultural Development. A release signed by the Higher Executive Officer (Administration), FUNAAB Consult Ltd, Mr. E. K. Akinyelu, informed tha…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has approved guidelines for the preparation and presentation of Inaugural Lectures in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). A release signed by the Chairman, Publications Committee, Professor Olasumbo Martins, informed that the culture of Inaugural Lecture, is part of the tradition of the University system intended to focu…

Dr. (Mrs.) Janet Bamgbose (2nd Left), Dr. Dare Enock, (2nd Right), Prof. Harold Kroto (Right) and the Rep. of EU during the Summit   The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has again proved its mettle in the international scene by emerging as the only Nigerian University that provided two out of the four selected candidates from Africa at the just concluded Inaugural Students Cong…

Prof. Daisy Eruvbetine addressing delegates at the Seminar on International Opportunities for Women   Women working in Nigerian Universities have been charged to take advantage of international funding opportunities available, to develop professionally. The Guest Speaker, Professor (Mrs.) Daisy Eruvbetine, gave this charge at the Seminar on International Opportunities for Women, organized by the …

The National University Commission (NUC) team on Institutional Accreditation of the University (FUNAAB) arrived campus on  Monday amid poise and resolution to discharge its duties without fear or favour. Beaming  with smiles and exuding noticeable confidence, the team, which comprises of Legal luminary, erudite scholars, tested and proven University Administrators alighted from a white Bus at the…

Agricultural Economists in Nigeria have harped on the need by the Federal Government to re-invigorate agricultural production by providing avenue for commercial agricultural production, backed by improved and efficient marketing system. The Experts made the call through a Communiqué at the just concluded 12th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE), held at …

Mrs. M.S Bandipo (holding microphone) lecturing participants at the Programme while Mrs. Modesta Ofodile (middle) and Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Sokoya listen.   The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently held a Pilot Capacity Building Training on Grooming and Pre-Marital Counselling. The training was organised by the Gender…

NUC Team leader, Prof. Ilochi Okafor (centre), top officials of FUNAAB (left) and members of the team during the welcome reception. Inset; FUNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun (left) in a warm handshake with the Team Leader, Prof. Ilochi Okafor. The Team for the Institutional Accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), currently on visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, A…