In a bid to foster better extra-curricular activities among the students, the University has introduced the first ever Community Soccer Competition. The maiden tournament tagged, “FUNAAB Community Shield Soccer Competition”, had students living around FUNAAB communities as participants. The eight communities that participated include: Male Hostels, Main Gate, Camp/Osiele and Mawuko. Others are: Is…

As part of the staff development initiative of the University Management, the Department of Works and Services recently facilitated a two 2-day workshop tagged, “Intensive Re-Orientation and Refresher Course for University’s Motor Drivers/Mechanics and Technical Assistants (Automobile)”. Presenting a Paper titled, “Traffic Rules and Regulation: Right of Way”, Commander Abdulrahman Ajala of the Ogu…

The Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), has held a Valedictory Lecture for its outgoing final year students, which is the first ever to be held. The maiden edition of the Lecture themed, "Becoming Employable in an Unemploying Economy", had as speakers, an alumnus of the Department and current Manager of Stanbic-IBTC, Abeokuta Main Branch, Mr. Sola Fagbuyi, as well as…

The Project Coordinator, Centre for Agroecology and Food Security of the Coventry University, United Kingdom, Professor Phil Harris, has commended the University’s drive towards the development of Organic Agriculture. Professor Harris, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Felix …

An undergraduate student in the Department of Microbiology, Mr. Charles Besidonne, has done the University proud by emergingone of the top three in the 1st African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Continental Essay Competition. The keenly-contested Essay Competition with the theme, “The Role of Standards in Promoting Sustainable Development in Africa”, attracted 112 entries from 14 African …

The existing collaboration between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has recorded another remarkable dividend with the commissioning of an upgraded plant and equipment at the FUNAAB missioning of the latest equipment donated by RMRDC would usher-in the production of several varieties of cashew products on commercial…

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has reiterated the Management’s position at improving on teaching and learning activities in the University, and the need make learning needs student-centered. Professor Oyewole made this known at the maiden training programme on “Ethics of Examination and Invigilation to Newly-Employed Academic Staff and Departmental Officers”, held recently in the …

Newly-inducted members of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria have been advised to make themselves highly valuable in the profession. Giving this piece of advice was the first Nigerian female Professor of Computer Science, Professor (Mrs.) Adenike Osofisan, at the 1st Induction Ceremony of Computer Science graduates of the University into the Council. Professor Osofisan, who…

Professor Francis Idachaba, a Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) recipient from FUNAAB and Chairman, Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA), has passed on. The renowned scholar and a foremost Professor of Agricultural Economics, would be buried as follows:Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - Service of Songs at his residence at 1, F. S. Idachaba Street, New Bodija, Ibadan by 4pm. Thursday, September 1…