In its bid to align with the Federal Government’s policy on industrialisation and to showcase the ingenuity of the nation’s ivory towers, the University has unveiled a pilot Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser, produced by the Directorate of Works and Services, led by the Director, Engr. Oluwole Akinyele. According to him, the production is still at the experimental stage and would subsequently be …

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with royal fathers in Abeokuta on their birthday and coronation anniversaries. The Olubara of Ibara Kingdom, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Jacob Omolade (Lafa II), marked his 87th birthday anniversary, while the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba land, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuoso (Karunwi III), celebrated his 30th coronation anniversary. The Vice-Chancellor acknow…

The Assistant Chief Environmental Officer (ACEO) of the University, Mr. Peter Bolarinwa has described security as the collective responsibility of all; irrespective of gender, language, race or colour particularly as the country is currently combating the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  Speaking during an interview with FUNAAB Bulletin, Mr. Bolarinwa, who was represented by the He…

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has commended the Ogun State Social Orientation and Safety Corps, otherwise known as ‘So-Safe’ Corps for complementing the efforts of other security outfits in providing adequate security in Ogun State. Receiving the Ogun State ‘So-Safe’ Corps, Odeda Division, Superintendent Officer Augustine Ogunseye; Operational Officer, Jimoh Aluwe …

The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has revealed that the secret behind the seamless and smooth administrative functioning of the University during the lockdown and the gradual easing of lockdown directives by the Federal and State governments was due to the transition of the FUNAAB Registry Department from paper operation to automation. The Registrar said that most of the work done during the l…

Business and transport owners in FUNAAB have lamented low patronage as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Sharing his experience, Mr. Adeniyi Afolayan, a bus driver plying the University road stated that the current situation had affected every facet of his transport business, stressing that the directive by the Federal Government for drivers not to carry more than two passengers on a seat had aff…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students of the University, regrets to announce the demise of the Third Substantive Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB (2001 – 2006) Emeritus Professor Israel Folorunsho Adu.               The late Emeritus Professor Adu whose sad even…

A Chartered Accountant and Deputy Bursar II, Bursary Department in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Mrs. Aderonke Adeofun has advised members of staff of the University to spend wisely during the current COVID-19 Pandemic.               Mrs. Adeofun, who gave the advice during a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin sa…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Salako on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta regrets to announce the untimely death of Professor Peter Adebola Okuneye, whose death occurred on Monday 8th June, 2020.               Professor Peter Adebola OKUNEYE was born on…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken proactive steps to mitigate the negative impacts COVID-19 might have on global food security after its ravaging effects on the country and the world at large. Harvesters/ buyers on the DUFARMS maize plantation.               Speaking during an interview with FU…

Amidst the gradual easing of the lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the University Health Services has further pledged its commitment to keeping the University safe by rendering quality health services to staff and students as required.               The Director, FUNAAB Health Services, Dr. Abiodun Amusan made this…