The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Odeda Local Government Area and Paramount FM are interested in strengthening their partnerships. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the University’s Management team to Odeda Local Government Secretariat, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako reiterated the tripodal mandate of the University which is Teaching, Research and Extensio…

The Director, Centre of Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Babatunde Adewunmi has admonished the graduating set of different Colleges in the University to package themselves well for profitable employment. Professor Adewunmi who disclosed this, at the CENTS programme titled, “Branding FUNAAB Graduates for Employment and Marketability”, he noted that the programme was special as it would pr…

The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), in conjunction with Gender Development Initiative (GenDI); Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter and Small Adult Voices partnered recently, with Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation to empower over 100 school children as well as more than 80 rural dwellers which comprised of men and women. The rural intervention health car…

The College of Engineering (COLENG) has organised a Send-forth in honour of its pioneer Dean, Professor Peter Aiyedun for his contributions to the development of the College. He was a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, Dr Olayide Adetunji stressed the importance of celebrating individuals who have impacte…

As part of efforts to take the University to unprecedented heights, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has presented his 12-point strategic plan to members of Congregation. Making the presentation at the first Congregation Meeting he presided over since his assumption of office on November 1, 2017, Professor Salako disclosed that his administrative style would be characterized by leade…

As part of efforts to enhance town and  gown relationship, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has paid homage to prominent Royal Fathers in Egbaland. The Obas are, the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, HRM Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Adewale Tejouso, Karunwi III; the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosunmu, Amororo II; the Olubara of Ibara Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr.) Jacob Olufemi Omolade, Laf…

The Ovie R’Uvwie Kingdom in Effurun, Delta State has honoured the Head of the University’s Directorate of Public Relations, Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ogugua Onwuka, MCIPM, MNIPR with the Distinguished Corporate Leadership Award for her immense contributions to the successful take-off and rapid development of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) as pioneer Registrar. The prestigious Aw…

Every member of staff, irrespective of his or her cadre is important and key to the success of administration, especially in the University. The outgone Director, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Professor Victor Olowe stated this amid glowing tributes showered on him for a job well done at a Send-Forth Ceremony, held in his honour at the Centre. The incumbent Director, P…

Team Gold House was all smiles as they beat other competitors with 270 points to clinch the first position at the FUNAAB International School (FUNIS), 5th Inter-House Sports Competition, held at its Sport’s pitch. The keenly contested tournament featured various sporting events which included march past, relay races, soccer, track and field, table tennis, scrabble and chess. The Blue House came se…

The Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Bola Adekola, FCIA, FCIDA, has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Service Merit Award by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye Chapter, for his meritorious service to the institution. The Award was presented to him at a colourful ceremon…