We Are Committed to Funding Our Varsities, Says Visitor – FUNAAB

The Visitor to the University and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has reiterated the determination of the Federal Government to adequately fund its universities to enable them achieve their mandates. The Visitor gave this assurance during the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University. The President, who stressed the importance of e…

University Secretarial Staff Association Elects New Officers-FUNAAB

Members of the University Secretarial Staff Association (USSA), FUNAAB Chapter, have elected a new executive, to steer the affairs of the Association. Appreciating members, the newly-elected Chairperson of USSA, Mrs. Cecilia Obembe, thanked God and members for the confidence reposed in her. According to her, “I intend to continue where the immediate past Chairperson, Mrs. Camilla Fatumbi stopped a…

27th Convocation Begins

Activities for the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University kicked off on Friday with the Jumat Service, held at the University Mosque, Theatre Performance, Film Show titled, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” directed by the Nigerian-born British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and to be screened by ‘Tunde Kelani, as well as the Inter-denominational Church Service on Sunday at the Chapel of Grace. Th…

FUNAAB Commends Former DVC (Academic)

The University Management has lauded the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of FUNAAB, Prof. Morenike Dipeolu for her impressive contributions, hard work and resilience while in office. Extolling her outstanding qualities, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, commended Prof. Dipeolu for her high sense of commitment and responsibility saying, “She put in her best to make sure w…

Be Patriotic, VC Charges Staff

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has charged newly-employed laboratory staff of the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), to be patriotic, dedicated and committed while discharging their duties in the University. Speaking at the two-day orientation and training workshop, organised for them, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the Acting Director, DITTECS, Dr. Julius Ami…

VC Hosts Delegate from Alma Mater

Teachers and students from the Apostolic Church Grammar School, Orishigun, Ketu, Lagos State; the Alma Mater of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, recently paid a courtesy call on him as part of efforts to identify with one of their own. Speaking during the visit to the Vice-Chancellor, the Principal of the Senior School, Mrs. Remilekun Adebambo, said the visit was aimed at celebrating th…

Biotechnology Centre Appreciates Former Director

The Director, Biotechnology Centre of the University, Prof. Akinola Popoola, has described the immediate past Director of the Centre, Dr. Olusegun Obadina, as an achiever, a pacesetter and goal-getter, who has contributed immensely towards the growth of the Centre. Speaking during a get-together, organised by the Centre to appreciate the former Director, Prof. Popoola recalled that, “Dr. Obadina b…

27th Convocation Addresses

Convocation Lecture - The Beast Unburdened Once Again: Artificial Intelligence and Life More Abundant by Prof AdebayoDownload Convocation Address, Delivered by the Chancellor, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon, Abasi Otu V, Obong of Calabar, Natural Ruler, Treaty King & Grand Patriach of Efik Eburutu KingdomDownload Convocation Address of the Vice-Chancellor Professor Felix Kolawole Salako (F…

27th Convocation: FUNAAB to Honour AfDB President, Adesina & Emeritus Professors Okojie & Adu too

Prof. Julius Okojie All is now set for the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University for the Award of Academic and Honorary Degrees. A former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and incumbent President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina would be conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science. According to the programme of activities lined up for …

Shun Exam Malpractice, Says TIMTEC Chairman

Chairman, TIMTEC, Dr. Oluseyi Ojekunle The Chairman, University’s Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), Dr. Oluseyi Ojekunle, has admonished students of FUNAAB to read, pray, avoid cheating and all forms of examination malpractices during the ongoing second semester examinations. The Chairman disclosed that the committee had put necessary measures in place to ensure that students perform…

NAUW Empowers Students

Chairperson, NAUW, Prof. Comfort Onifade (Left) addressing the students while the Dean, Student Affairs listens with rapt attention. The Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), FUNAAB Chapter, has empowered indigent students of FUNAAB with essential food items to ensure that they are well nourished throughout the period of their examinations. The development, which is aimed at encouragi…

Be Dedicated to Duty – Student Affairs’ Dean

Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu (Standing) addressing members of staff of the Division The newly-appointed Dean, Student Affairs in the University, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu, has implored members of staff of the Student Affairs Division to be dedicated and self-motivated in providing solutions to challenges that may come their way in the course of carrying out their duties. Speaking on the…

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