As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to host communities, the University has donated two boreholes to the Mawuko and Olohunshogo-Tigba communities in Ogun State. While commissioning the boreholes, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako noted that FUNAAB was founded on a tripodal mandate of teaching, research and extension services, and by the provision of the boreho…

The Acting Director, Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) of the University, Dr. Olutayo Ajayi has adjudged the ongoing virtual learning programme in the University as encouraging and so far successful. Giving his assessment, Dr. Ajayi said, “What we are experiencing is a ‘new normal’, occasioned by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the ‘new normal’ has made us to…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with the people of Ogun State as the Gateway State turns 45. Conveying his felicitation, during an interview with the Ogun State Television (OGTV), the Vice-Chancellor said, “I wish Ogun State well because naturally, I am a part of Ogun State. My mother was from Egbaland. So, I must definitely wish Ogun State well and I would want to encou…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has called on students of tertiary institutions to always shun violence in the course of making a genuine case bordering on their welfare. The Vice-Chancellor gave this piece of advice while addressing some students of the University, who were calling on commercial operators to reduce transport fares to and from FUNAAB. The President, FUNAAB Student Union…

In line with the University’s policy on the submission of annual leave rosters, the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has called on all non-teaching staff members to submit information on their proposed leave periods for 2021. The Registrar called on all offices to ensure that work continues ceaselessly without any request for relief staff. The leave roster should accommodate members of staff who may w…

Prof. Gboyega Adebayo of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) and the Deputy Dean, Postgraduate School of the University has been appointed as a full College Member, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-Pi) on Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) at the Univer…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has described FUNAAB and the Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele, Ogun State as partners in progress in the development of the educational sector. The Vice-Chancellor, who commended past management of the College for their cooperation with the University, welcomed the new Acting Provost of the institution, Dr. Rafiu Soyele and other Principal …

Consequent upon the approval of Senate for the resumption of activities in the University, lectures would commence on Monday, January 25, 2021, as outlined in the approved academic calendar for the 2019/2020 Academic Session with the following guidelines, as released by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola: Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola. · Final year students in all the Colleges, 400-level st…

The University Management has lauded the immediate past Director of the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM) of the University, Dr. Akinpelu Ojo for being hardworking and dedicated to duty. Speaking at a sent-forth programme held in his honour, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako appreciated God for allowing him to retire safely. Prof. Salako commended Dr. Ojo for his maturity and …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Students’ Union (FUNAABSU) made tremendous achievements last year despite the global challenge caused by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that disrupted the education system in Nigeria. The above piece of information was contained in a report signed by the FUNAABSU President, Comrade Michael Oloyede, who described the outgone year as a blessed one,…

Full academic activities for the 2019/2020 Academic Session have commenced in the University with the orientation programmes for fresh students. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako admonished the newly-admitted students to take advantage of their virtual training to learn more about information technology. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako. The Vice-Chanc…

Prof. Steve Afolami has expressed his heartfelt joy at the surprise birthday and book launch organised for him. A Professor of Nematology in the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), stated that he was overwhelmed with the great birthday package, noting that he never thought a day like this would come where he would be celebrated in this manne…