The immediate past Dean, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) FUNAAB, Professor Amidu Mustapha has stressed the need for mentoring, in order to ensure efficiency and productivity of mentees. He stated this at the Retreat held for academic staff of the College. The Don said that mentor…

A Professor of Ruminant Animal Production, Professor Ayobami Bukola Joseph Aina has been celebrated for his meritorious service to the University by the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) and the Department of Animal Production and Health (APH), in particular. Popularly known as Professor A.B.J. Aina, the university don who bowed out of service was described as humility p…

The University’s Board of Survey is inviting interested members of the University Community to bid for economically unserviceable vehicles, mowers and cutters. A release signed by the Chairman, Board of Survey, Arch. Babatunde Anasanwo informed that the exercise is scheduled to hold between Wednesday, 17th July to Wednesday, 31st July, 2019. Interested bidders are advised to in…

A Professor of Thermo-Fluid Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Professor Mufutau Adekojo Waheed is set to deliver the 60th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Lecture, titled, "Man, Energy and Environment: The Exigent Remediation", will hold on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 by 2:00pm at the University'…

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Dr. Barr. Aboki Zhawa has lauded staff and students of College of Engineering (COLENG) for their ingenuity and resourcefulness in constructing a four units comfort station using bricks. Commending their efforts, the highly elated Pro-Chancellor said “there is no education or experience that is wasted. You will be surprised that what you have done…

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Professor Suleiman Bogoro has encouraged Researchers in the University to access the research and publication funds available at TETFund by submitting quality research proposals. Giving the charge during the Manuscript Development, Peer Review and Critiquing Workshop, organized by the University’s Journals Editorial office, the Exec…

The Programme of Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders (PEARL) Farm has developed a new hatching technology that reduces the cost of hatching day old chick by about 80 per cent. Sharing this new discovery, the Hatchery Manager, Mr. Tunji Oyekanmi explained that the technology involves the use of gas, water heater and water to hatch the birds. According to him, gas supplies energy to the water hea…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has commissioned the newly purchased musical instruments procured for The Boys Brigade Nigeria, 2nd Ogun Cadet Company, FUNAAB, with a charge to the group to sustain and improve the tempo of commitment and dedication. Represented by the Dean, Student Affairs, Professor Babatunde Idowu, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the dedication and services being …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has played host to the 1st ever Scientific Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The Conference brought together scholars, researchers and donors from across the globe, with the aim of eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. The Conference had a tripartite theme tagged, “Neglected Tropical Diseases Elimination …

The internationalisation dreams of the founding fathers of the University and present Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako recently became a reality with the inauguration of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Test Centres in the University. With the inauguration, the Centres are now fully operational for the conduct of …

In order to enable final year students have a seamless Content and Literature search during their project work, the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has organized a University-wide Training Workshop titled “Information/Digital Literacy and Information Sourcing: A Sine-Qua-non for Quality Research” for the final year students of the University. Spe…

The 2017/2018 Engineering Graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta have been charged to be highly dedicated to their work as they practice the Engineering profession. This charge was made by the Head of Service, Ogun State, Engineer Isiaka Birisiyu, during the Induction Ceremony as Graduate Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Represented by the Clerk of the House, …