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Senate Education Committee Lauds FUNAAB

Members of the Senate Committee on Education, who recently paid a working visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as part of their oversight functions, have lauded the University for maintaining a cordial relationship with its stakeholders. Led by Senator Uche Chukwumerijie, who gave the commendation during a formal reception held in honour of the Senators said; "we than…

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Climate Change Not Caused By Green House Emissions – Don

A specialist in Cropping Systems from the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University, Professor Philip Adetiloye, has faulted the widely-held opinion that green house emissions are responsible for climate change. The Don made this declaration during the 45th Inaugural Lecture of the University, titled From Grass to Grace: An Exposition on Western and Traditional Crop…

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Take SIWES Training Seriously – DVC

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Chairman, Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Committee, Professor Adekojo Waheed, had charged students embarking on the SIWES Industrial Training (IT) Programme, to take the programme very seriously. Professor Waheed, who gave this charge during the SIWES Orientation Programme organised for Non- Agricultural Students (Batch B) in the Univer…

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FUNAAB Hosts NIFST Conference

Members of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technologist (NIFST), Western Chapter recently held their 4th Yearly Conference/General Meeting at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with the theme, Challenges of Food Entrepreneurial Development. Delivering a Keynote Address at the occasion, the Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Prof. Folake Hen…

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COLVET Gets Full Accreditation

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), has awarded full accreditation to the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). The accreditation, which was approved at the 107th Regular Council Meeting of VCN, is for a period of five years. According to the Registrar of VCN, Dr. Markus Avog, the accreditation status was in accordance with Veterinary Surgeons Act, 2004. Sequel to the accredit…

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TRACE Gets Varsity Students Donation

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) programmes, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Student Union (FUNAABSU), recently donated 10 sets of reflective jackets to the Obantoko/Odeda Unit of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Ogun State. Presenting the gifts, FUNAABSU Vice-President, Comrade Afusat Ladejobi, stated that the Union was delighted at givi…

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Processing of Smart ID Card for Returning Undergraduates Begins

Processing and issuance of Smart ID Card begins for Returning Undergraduates. Students are encouraged to create a schedule for attention at the ID Card Office, ISRC/ICTREC. Click here to obtain your schedule.…

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AMREC Empowers Farmers

The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), has empowered over 120 farmers, drawn from the four agricultural zones of Ogun State with requisite skills in integrated agriculture, value addition and marketing of agricultural products and agricultural financing. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancel…

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Professor Olukoju to Deliver Convocation Lecture

The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Lagos, Professor Ayodeji Olukoju, will deliver the Convocation Lecture during the 21st and 22nd Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University, titled, Leadership, Economic Nationalism and Development: Nigeria and the Challenge from the Global South. The Lecture holds on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the new FUNAAB Ceremonial Building, beginning at 2pm. Profe…

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Give Your Best – CENTS Director Charges Trainers

The Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Femi Onifade, has called on trainers of the various vocational skills to give in their best while imparting knowledge on the trainees under the Centre’s Skills Acquisition Scheme. Professor Onifade made this call during a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop tagged,Trainers, Assessors and Verifier (TAV) in Vocation, Entrepreneursh…

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Nigeria is missing out 0n Biotechnology – Professor Adebambo

The first Nigerian female Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and Director, FUNAAB’s Biotechnology Centre, Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo, has observed that the country was missing out in the development and utilisation of its Biotechnological potentials. The Director decried inadequate funding of the sector as a major challenge because Biotechnological experts require frequent travels aro…

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… I Am Humbled by NIAS Honour – Professor Ikeobi

Meanwhile, the Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) and member, Governing Council of the University, Professor Christian Ikeobi, has revealed that he was humbled by the recent honour bestowed on him by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). Professor Ikeobi was conferred with the Fellowship of the Institute alongside Professor (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Adebambo, t…

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