The Nigerian livestock industry is bedevilled with myriads of problems and if the industry must grow and provide the protein need of the average Nigerian, the performance of the nation's livestock breeds will have to improve significantly. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako (Right) presenting a plaque to the 58th Inaugural Lectu…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has applauded the efforts of the World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), FUNAAB for its efforts at scaling-up the Centre to meet International Standard and mandate as stipulated by the project donor, the World Bank. The Vice-Chancel…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako was accompanied on the trip by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Morenike Dipeolu, the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Feyintola Onifade, Director, Physical Planning, Architect Babatunde Anasanwo and other Deans of Colleges and Directors of Centres. The projects that were inspected by the team under the guidance of the Director, CEADESE…

The World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), a project fully funded by the World Bank was won by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2014. Since its inception, the project has been running in the University smoothly, although, not without its ups and down, and other interfering challenges which at a point reached a heightene…

The World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), a project fully funded by the World Bank was won by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2014. Since its inception, the project has been running in the University smoothly, although, not without its ups and down, and other interfering challenges which at a point reached a heightene…

The Country Manager, Cassava: Adding Value for Africa Phase 2 (C:AVA 2) Nigeria, Professor Lateef Sanni has attested to the success of the Project in alleviating food insecurity, unemployment and improving the income of the rural poor in the Country. Speaking at the C:AVA 2 Nigeria Special Session during the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) 42nd Conference and Annual Gener…

The Vice- Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Kolawole Salako has canvassed for improved support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) in the country by the Federal Government, stating that if empowered Nigerians have the capability to feed Nigerians. “Nigeria can feed Nigerians”… The…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold its 58th Inaugural Lecture. The lecture titled, “Chronicles of Livestock Improvement: Excerpts From The Memoirs of Geneticist will be delivered by Professor Michael Ohiokhuaobo Ozoje, a Professor of Quantitative/Statistical Genetics and Animal …

Researchers in the University have been charged to take advantage of the numerous research grants opportunities available, to proffer solutions to challenges plaguing the Country and attract appropriate research facilities to the University. Take advantage of research grants: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako admonishing a …

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has donated to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) 110 units of Laptops with e-Learning suites for Academic and Non-Teaching staff. Easy Does It when God is involved: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako (2nd Right) beaming with smile while savouring with his Deputi…