Alumni Association Honours Exemplary Leadership at Zoo Park

The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has honoured the exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication of the leadership of FUNAAB Zoo Park. At a recent momentous event organised by the Association at the Zoo Park and dedicated to celebrating the outgone executives with a special tribute to the former Global President, Dr. Segun Ogundiran, whose vision…

SECOCER Honours Past Members

By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Senate Committee on Examination Results (SECOCER), on September 17, 2024, honoured its past members for their meritorious service to the Committee and the University at large. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, while addressing the awardees, commended SECOCER for its excellent work since its…

FUNAAB Celebrates China at 75

By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the citizens of the People's Republic of China on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. The significant milestone was commemorated at a reception held today, September 16, 2024, at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. The …

Three FUNAAB Scholars Ranked Among World’s Top 2% Scientists

By Durodola Makinde In a significant milestone that highlights the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)'s prominence in global academic and research circles, three of its distinguished scholars have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. The recognition was based on the latest report released by Elsevier/Stanford University on September 16, 2024, which offered an…

FUNAAB Alumnus Wins MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at Cambridge

By Emeka Oluka Afolabi Ayomide Emmanuel, a 2019 graduate of the Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP), College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has won the highly prestigious MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme Award to study at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The fully-funded scho…

FUNIS Concludes 3-Day Staff Retreat Ahead of New Academic Session

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) wrapped up its annual 3-Day Staff Retreat on September 13, 2024, as part of preparations for the new school year. The event, held under the theme "Switch on to the Change," was designed to arm staff with the tools and insights needed to tackle the upcoming academic challenges. …

Board Chair Commends Staff School for Professionalism

… As their New Session Kicks-Off with Workshop The Chairman of the FUNAAB Schools' Management Board and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, has commended the management and staff of the FUNAAB Staff School for their dedication to professionalism and commitment to maintaining high standards in the previous sessions, as he welcomed them to a new academic session. Spe…

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

This is to announce to all members of the University community that applications are now open for the 2025 Commonwealth Scholarships tenable in the United Kingdom. The University has been allotted TWO slots to nominate for the 2025 call. Deans and Directors of Academic Centres are therefore called to nominate one candidate each with minimum of Second Class Upper Degree and good publication recor…

CIML to Honour FUNAAB VC as Fellow

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to be honoured as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML), Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA. The induction ceremony, which would also recognise other distinguished awardees, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, by 10:00 a.m. at the Re…

FUNIS Gets New Principal, Vice-Principals

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Schools Management Board has appointed Mr. Olusola Ilori as the new Principal, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) for a five-year term, beginning from the date of his assumption of office. Mr. Ilori, a seasoned educationist, holds a Nigeria Certificate in E…

DUFARMS Celebrates Staff for Meritorious Service

By Emeka Oluka The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, September 11, 2024, honoured Mr. Ebunoluwa Atinuke and Mr. Shehu Babangida for their dedicated service to the Directorate. Speaking at the event organised in their honour, the Ag. Director, DUFARMS, Dr. Emmanuel Bankole appreciated the duo for their exceptional work …

FUNAAB Begins Large-Scale Cultivation of Habanero, Bell Pepper

…Set to Harvest, Launch Pawpaw Sales in October By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in its ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity, has embarked on large-scale cultivation of Habanero and Bell Pepper in collaboration with Musarchy Farms. The project, which spans six hectares, would see the planting of 5,000 Haban…

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