The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been designated as the first African Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) for the International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), the premiere IT training-provider based in Nigeria, for the Certified Wireless Network Professionals. Being an ALP partner makes it possible to utilise CWNP’s official student courseware and Certified …

Dr. Olufiropo Awokola, the Deputy Dean, Student Affairs and Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of the University has been elected as the Chairman, Cattle Production Venture (CPV)Stakeholders of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), during the venture’s stakeholders’ Meeting held recently. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola O…

A Professor of Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Physiology, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Professor Philip Adetiloye, is expected to deliver the 45th Inaugural Lecture of the University. The lecture titled, From Grass To Grace: An Exposition on Western and African Cropping Systems, comes up on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 2 p.m. According to Professor Adetiloye…

The University has approved the transformation of its Management Committee on Transportation (MANCOT), into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Bureau of Transportation (FUNAABOT). According to the decision extracts of the 77th Statutory Meeting of the Governing Council held recently, the Council noted that the new company, FUNAABOT, would operate as a Limited Liability Company and is …

As preparations are on top gear to host the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University, the Chairman, Ceremonials Committee, Professor Babatunde Idowu, has promised that members of the committee will put in their best to ensure the success of the event. Professor Idowu gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the proposed venue for the convocation, which is ready for u…

The Construction Engineer of Nidave Construction and Industrial Venture Limited, Engineer Olowoniran Davies has disclosed that the 2,500-Capacity Auditorium was virtually ready for the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University. Engineer Davies stated this during an inspection tour embarked upon by top officials of the University, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola…

Dr. Mopelola Idowu, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, has won the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future 2014-2015 Fellowship. She was picked for the award following a competitive selection process, out of which a total of 84 new grants were awarded from 558 applications received. By the award, she is now a Schlumberger Foundation Fellow, comprising 405 other women pursuing…

The FPY/IT students have been advised as a matter of urgency to cross-check their names from the attached list of IT/FPY if incomplete should report immediately at the SIWES Directorate, Unity Building Block A on or before Thursday 15/05/2014 to provide important information pertaining to their eligibility for the SIWES allowance. Download List…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following vacant positions in the CAVA II Projects COUNTRY TECHNICAL EXPERT (CASSAVA PRODUCTION) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT INVESTMENT PROMOTION EXPERT COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT ASSETS MAINTENANCE OFFICER POSITION: MONITORING, LEARNING &  EVALUATION EXPERT POSITION: Project Drivers/Mechanics Method of Application Candidates sho…

REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver’s License. Basic literacy and numeric skills. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Driver/Mechanic. Evidence of medical fitness from a medical practitioner. Letters of references from three (3) persons; one of whom must be the applicant’s last employer. CONDITIONS The position will be for a one year period renewable annually subject to performance evaluation and Project …

LOCATION: COUNTRY OFFICE (FUNAAB) Objectives – It is expected that the main objectives for the Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Expert will be to: Develop modalities for tracking the project activities and ensuring that milestones are achieved as at when due. Device and monitor product flow by working closely with all value chain actors (farmers, processors, end-users, and consumers) of cass…

The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (www.unaab.edu.ng) was established by Decree No. 48 of 2 November, 1992 as a centre of excellence for agricultural learning, research and professional development .The vision of FUNAAB is to be a centre of excellence in knowledge generation for global development and the sustenance of an environmentally friendly society. The university’s miss…