VC Calls for Collective Action to Address Nigeria’s Food Crisis

… As Ogun NIPR Holds 2024 Colloquium By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has called for a united effort to overcome the obstacles hindering Nigeria's progress in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in eradicating hunger and ensurin…

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IFSERAR Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) has organised a One-Day Pre-Retirement Seminar for staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Seminar, held today, October 2, 2024, at the Postgraduate School Auditorium, was aimed at equipping participants with essential tools and knowledge to…

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VC Urges FPY Students to Embrace Agricultural Innovation

… As COBFAS Holds 2024/2025 Academic Session Orientation By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Lydia Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has urged the Farm Practical Year (FPY) students of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) to embrace agricultural innovation. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo,the Vice-Chancellor stated thi…

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PTDP Sends Forth Mrs. Elemo, Mr. Olutan

The Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently organised a heartwarming Send-forth ceremony to honour two of its esteemed staff members, Mrs. Anna Elemo and Mr. Gabriel Olutan, for their outstanding contributions to the University. Mr. Gabriel Olutan receiving his gifts during the Send-forth ceremony The event celebrated the exceptio…

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NAL Launches Student Work-Study Programme at the Bindery Section

The Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) has introduced a Work-Study Programme that offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the Library's Bindery section during the holiday break. The initiative, supported by the University Management, not only provided entrepreneurial training but also enabled participants to earn a stipend. Miss Deborah Odebunmi, one of the beneficiaries, shared…

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FUNAAB Announces Guidelines for Inter-University Transfer Applications

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the conditions for students from other universities seeking to transfer their studentship to the University. In a Release signed by Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, the Deputy Registrar I, Senate and Admissions, the University stated that students currently enrolled in recognised Nigerian universities, with admissions …

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PBST Department Honours Professors Ariyo, Ojo

By Emeka Oluka The Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology (PBST), College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) today, September 27, 2024, organised a Send-Forth ceremony to honour the remarkable contributions of two distinguished Dons, Prof. Omolayo Ariyo and Prof. David Ojo, who have served both the Department and the University with dedication and excellence. Speaking at…

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FUNAAB, Nourished Choice Foods Sign MoU on Food Production

By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 27, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nourished Choice Foods (NCF) to address the rising food costs and also enhance food production and distribution in Nigeria. Nourished Choice Foods, a Lagos-based company delivering high-quality food products to Nigerian consumers, is led by Mr. Ola…

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Prof. Sanni Appointed to WAF Board

By Durodola Makinde Prof. Lateef Sanni, Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), has been appointed to the Board of the prestigious World Agriculture Forum (WAF). The nomination reflected Prof. Sanni’s significant contributions to agricultural research, sustainability, and global food system innovation. His track record included his role as former Deputy V…

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NIPR 2024 Colloquium: VC to Deliver Address on PR’s Role in Combating Food Scarcity

By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2024 Colloquium of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The event, slated for October 3, 2024, would take place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, by 10 a.m. With the theme, …

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DUFARMS Broiler Processing Unit Comes Alive

The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) has revamped its Broiler Processing operations, to enhance the University's poultry production capabilities. The processing facility, suitable for research and training, is expected to contribute to both academic and commercial objectives.…

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Abeokuta Club, Dr. Olowonyo Endow FUNAAB with Multimillion Naira Prizes

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, approved two significant endowments aimed at rewarding academic excellence among students of Egba extraction. A Decision Extract of the Senate signed by the Deputy Registrar I, Senate & Admissions, Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, on behalf of the A…

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