The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has appointed Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide as the Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR). The appointment, effective from December 1, 2023, was communicated to him in a letter signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu. The letter emphasised Mr. Olajide's proven leadership capabilities and highlighted his potenti…

 By Adeboye Fafiolu & Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde recently announced the progress of the University's new Solar Power Plant during a visit to the site of the Solar Power Plant within the precincts of the Directorate of Works and Services. Accompanied by key University Officials, including the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Glorious Vision University (GV…

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has been honoured by the  Entomological Society of Nigeria at the Society's 52nd Annual Scientific Conference, recently held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, GVU, Prof. Babatunde Idowu being assisted by his wife, Prof. Olufunmilayo Idowu to receive t…

 VC Urges Participants at TFCs Training for Final Year Students  By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has emphasised the importance of becoming an exemplary ambassador of one's alma mater. Prof. Kehinde said this during the Opening Ceremony of the 5-Day Training Workshop for 2023 final-year students of the Federal University of Agricultur…

 By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 223 students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the University for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. Addressing the matriculating students, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, congratulated them for making the list as bonafide students of the University, a…

 By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has celebrated 37 Scholars as they receive the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) approval for their Institution-Based Research (IBR). Prof. Mutiu Busari, the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations, and Partnership (DRIP), announced this recently during an official interaction betwee…

 By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga As a way of appreciating hard work and their contribution to the development of the University during their tenure as Registrar and Bursar respectively, the Management has honoured the outgone Registrar, Dr. 'Bola Adekola, and Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu with an appreciation dinner. Speaking at the event, the elated former Principal Officers, Dr. Ad…

 By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has officially launched a Conflict Resolution and Policy Advisory Committee to steer the University in the right direction. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasised the Committee's necessity during its inauguration, asserting that it would play a crucial role in restoring the Universit…

 By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is actively advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its commitment to teaching, research, stewardship, and outreach. At a recent Team Leaders’ sensitisation meeting, the University’s Resource Person on SDGs, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, emphasised the University's inten…

 By Emeka Oluka Prof. Babatunde Idowu of the Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, on November 23, 2023, received a glorious welcome into the folds of the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) family after completing his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Glorious Vision University (GVU), Ogwa, Edo State. During the reception, Prof. Idowu received enthusiastic applause for his successful term …