For the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, who is expected to hand-over to a successor, mid-next year after eventful five-year tenure, it will still be all work, work and more work. Professor Balogun gave the hint, last week that he would not slow down on his hallmark of fast pace, proactive disposition and ingenious leadership style, …

  Members of the University community have been warned to be security conscious at all times, particularly in the wake of recent bombings and threats to lives, allegedly by members of the Boko Haram sect, in some parts of the country. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, cautioned that University officials should exercise great restraint in the use of official vehicles, especia…

FUNAAB Radio Coordinator, Mr. Ayo Arowojolu (2nd Left) with other student presenters while test-running the Studio, last week.   Broadcast professionals have commended the high quality of equipment procured for the University’s Radio Station, FUNAAB FM, describing the development as unparalleled in any Southwest state of the country.   Checks by FUNAAB Bulletin revealed that Studio Managers, Soun…

FUNAAB Radio Coordinator, Mr. Ayo Arowojolu (2nd Left) with other student presenters while test-running the Studio, last week. Members of the University community, who are talented or interested in radio broadcasting, have been urged to horn their skills by taking advantage of the institution’s Radio, FUNAAB FM, which will commence transmission, soon.   Speaking exclusively to FUNAAB Bulletin, th…

The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold a Book Exhibition. According to a release, signed by the Acting University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam, the exhibition is designed as part of efforts to promote reading culture and effective learning, as well as showcasing the Library’s collections to members of the University community. …

  Prospective corps members from the University have expressed their readiness to take full advantage of the National Youth Service Corps scheme, to better their lots, the communities they are posted to, and the nation at large. Speaking with FUNAAB Bulletin after picking their Call-Up Letters at the University’s Student Affairs Office, the graduating students said the national service is no ‘big …

The Bursar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Mr. Olusola Ilesanmi, has enlightened members of staff on the standard procedure for the collection and retirement of Cash Advance.   According to a release, made available to FUNAAB Bulletin, the approved procedure for the collection and retirement of Cash Advances is as follows: Collection of Cash Advance 1.  Approved request that complie…

  The Committee set up to review Inconsistencies in Staff Salary Placement on Appointments, Promotions and Up-grading, has called for Memoranda from members of the University community. A release by the Secretary to the Committee, Mr. Moses Ayanda, informed that the Committee, as set up by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, would among other terms of reference, “verify the ap…

  The Governing Council, at its 68th Statutory meeting has approved application for Study Leave with pay for Mrs. Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development. The Study Leave with pay is to be utitlized at the International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya, with effect from October 1, 2011 to…

FUNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun, testing one of the water taps at the COLNAS Laboratory during his tour of Colleges while Principal Officers and Dean of COLNAS, look with admiration. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, has challenged Deans and Heads of Departments, to ensure the sustenance of the increasing academic standards and reputation of the University, preparator…

The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Segun Lagoke, was the cynosure of all eyes at the just concluded 39th Annual Conference of the Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN). Prof. Segun Lagoke received heaps of encomiums from members of the Society, who took turn to express their gratitude for his painstaking and inspiring efforts of taking the body to greater heights.At th…

Cross-Section of particpants at the 39th Annual WSSN Conference The President of the Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN), Professor Nuhu Gworgwor, has observed that the world population is at the risk of malnutrition and starvation, if factors militating against crop production were not addressed and agricultural production increased, to meet the world’s population demand.   Professor Gworgwor …