NAAT-FUNAAB Women Leader Nominated as South-West Zonal Coordinator
Mrs. Atinuke Jooda, the current Women Leader of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Branch has been nominated as the South-West Zonal Women Leader of the Association. The South-West Zone comprises 24 universities. She was one of the six pioneer Women Leaders representing each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical […]
The Bahamas Delegation Bids Farewell to FUNAAB
… Proposes Collaboration on Agricultural Heritage By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo As the Bahamas delegation concluded its week-long visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a strategic exit meeting was held today, February 18, 2025, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, to solidify collaborations on agricultural heritage. Led by His Excellency, Dr. […]
IFSERAR to Hold Seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance, Safe Food Production
By Adewole Oduwole The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) would on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, hold its monthly seminar at the IFSERAR Seminar Room, IFSERAR Building by 10 a.m. The February edition would feature Dr. Thaddeus Ariom, who would provide expert insights on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Safe Food Production—a […]
OORBDA Eyes Partnership with FUNAAB to Tackle Food Security Challenges
…As Pro-Chancellor Leads Council Delegation to the Authority By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its dedication to tackling food security challenges and youth unemployment through a strategic partnership with the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This commitment was emphasised during a Courtesy Visit to OORBDA […]
FUNIS Celebrates 2024 UTME Scholars
By Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, International School (FUNIS) has joyously celebrated the outstanding success of its students in the just-concluded 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a recent announcement from the Ag. Principal of the School, Mr. Olusola Ilori, it was disclosed that a total of 52 students participated in […]
Don Advocates Indigenous Knowledge for Value Addition
… Warns Against Bleaching By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The 85th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Elizabeth Oluwalana, a distinguished expert in Agricultural and Resources Economics, has strongly cautioned against the harmful practices of skin bleaching. Instead, she urged the utilisation of natural products to prevent skin diseases […]
FUNAAB Begins 31st Convocation Ceremony with Jumat Service
Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga Activities marking the 31st Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have commenced with a Jumat Service held to herald the event at the University Mosque. Speaking at the University Mosque, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde assured the entire University community that his administration would not do […]
FUNAAB Attains Another Achievement
… Ranks 11th as Best Value University for International Students The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has added another feather to its cap by attaining the 11th position as the Best Value University for International Students among 149 universities in Nigeria. This achievement placed FUNAAB within the Top 25% of the Best Value University […]
VC Calls for more Commitment
… As FUNAAB Holds First Ever Webinar Series By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In the maiden Webinar Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasised the imperative of a doubled commitment from all University stakeholders to enhance progress and achieve established objectives. Addressing the University community, Prof. […]
FUNAAB 81st Inaugural Lecture
The Search For The NIGERIAN BREAD, FUNAAB Don, Prof Idowu Tasks Private Sector to Develop Non-Wheat Local Raw Materials A Professor of Food Science and Technology, Prof Michael Idowu has called on the private sector to sponsor and introduce a new product known as the “Nigerian Bread” into the market just like there are British, […]
FUNAAB Principal Officers
Prof. Bolanle Idowu Akeredolu-Ale Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Clement Adeofun Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Dr. Hakeem Adebola Adekola Registrar Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu Bursar Dr. (Mrs.) Fehintola Onifade University Librarian
His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon
The Obong of Calabar, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V was born on November 20, 1949. His parents were Etubom Okon Abasi Otu Ukpong Mbo Otu and Madam Ikwo Okokon Ansa of Adiabo Ikot Mbo Otu. He descends from Adiabo clan of the Eburutu tribe and he is traceable to the founding […]