The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University to be focused and be of good character as the University has zero tolerance for indiscipline and other social vices. Giving this charge at the 2017/2018 Orientation programme, organised for the new students, Professor Salako who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Academic) (Designate),…

A former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie, OON has declared that any nation that is serious about engaging education, as a social-change instrument, should ensure good quality University education for her citizenry. The University Don made the disclosure w…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has described the Professors in the University as elders in the system, irrespective of their age, stressing that they are an integral part of the system that enhances smooth running and development of the Institution. The Vice-Chancellor said this during a “town hall” meeting, held at the Mahmood Yakuub Lecture Hall with all the Professors in t…

The Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC), on the Needs Assessment Intervention in Nigerian Public Universities has expressed satisfaction With the quality and standard of projects being executed in the University. The leader of the team, Mr. Samson Ugwuoke gave the commendation after leading his team on an inspection tour of project sites. Mr. Ugwuoke who is the National President of Senior S…

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…