The University Governing Council led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Dr. (Barr.) Aboki Zhawa has paid an official visit to the Chancellor of the University, the Natural Ruler and the Treaty King as well as the Grand Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom, the Obong of Calabar, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu(V), at his country home at the heart of Calabar, Cross Rivers State. [caption id…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who just commenced his second year in office has unveiled the succor and reprieve that members of the University Community will enjoy from his Management team henceforth after reeling out his achievements in office in one year. Addressing members of Congregation at Mahmood Yakuub Lecture Theatre, Professor Salako got a prolonged round of applause when…

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Professor Lateef Sanni has emerged the President of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC). Professor Sanni became the number one man of the society at its 18th Triennial Symposium, held between 22 - 25 October, 2018 in Cali, Colombia. In his acceptance speech, the FUNAAB Don pledged to promote the spirit of excellence, integrity, innovat…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has said that the practice of Agriculture has gone beyond the use of cutlasses and hoes to the application of technology and value addition. The Vice-Chancellor said this while delivering the opening address at the 42nd Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held at the Olusegun Obasanjo …

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has disclosed that the welfare and progress of members of staff and the entire University are topmost in his priority list. He added that he will not witch-hunt anybody, will be fair to all but will not compromise on issues of discipline. Professor Salako made this disclosure while receiving alumni of his Alma Mater, University of Nigeria, Nsukka also…

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…