FUNAAB Becomes First GRE Test Venues … Nursing CBT Test Too
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) started the year in a flying colour with the news of its accreditation as a Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom (Nursing CBT) Test Venues. This information was delivered to the University by the Centre Manager, International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), Mr. […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Endows University
An Alumnus of the University and currently a United States Naval Officer, Mr. Victor Agunbiade has pledged to endow 2 students of the University with an annual scholarship of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000.00) only. Mr. Agunbiade, who made this known during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor said the scholarship would be perpetual […]
COLPLANT Celebrates Retired Professors
The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) in a show of appreciation has celebrated some of their retired Professors for raising the bars of excellence in the University. The celebrated Professors are, Prof. Stephen Afolami, Prof. Dupe Akintobi and Prof. Michael Ajala. Appreciating the retired Professors, The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
VC Reiterates Management’s Commitments to Staff Development
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has restated Management’s commitment at providing an enabling environment for staff of the University to showcase their ingenuity in whatever area of research they find themselves. Prof. Salako made this known at the 2021 Hybrid Training Workshop on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics and Campus Tour by the Biotechnology […]
Don Calls For Visibility of Statisticians in Nigeria
An Associate Professor of Statistics in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Dr. Samuel Obi-Nnamdi Agwuegbo has decried the non-recognition of Statistics in Nigeria even as he calls for Statisticians to be accepted as professionals in the country. Dr. Agwuegbo made this call while delivering the 2nd COLPHYS Leadership Lecture titled, “Statistical Reasoning: The […]
Engineers Are The Best People In The World – Ogun Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Mrs Noimot Salako Oyedele has described Engineers as the best set of people on earth. Engr. Oyedele, who was represented by the Commissioner for Forestry, Ogun State, Engr. Hon. Olatunji Akinosi made this disclosure at the University’s College of Engineering (COLENG) in association with the Nigerian Society of […]
COLVET Gets More Admission Quota
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has approved an increase in the admission quota into the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) from 30 to 60 slots. The President VCN, Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju communicated the good news to the University during the 13th Oath Taking and Induction Ceremony of graduands of the College […]
ABEOCCIMA Investors Visit FUNAAB
Investors from the Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) have made known their intention to invest in the University’s agricultural value chain. Revealing this during a visit to the University, the President, ABEOCCIMA, Sir Jare Oyesola said both local and international investors are interested in investing in critical areas that the […]
VC Presents New Vehicles to Works & Services, VTH
FUNAAB Management Starts New Year With Goodies: …Promotes 500 Staff —Appoints 29 Professors …Elevates 320 Senior Non-Teaching Staff, 97 Junior-Non Teaching Staff
In what appears like New Year gift to the institution’s workforce, the Professor Felix Kolawole Salako led Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has promoted 500 members of staff. The promotion came barely a week after the civil servants resumed from the New Year break thus throwing the Alabata Permanent site and […]
FUNAAB Appoints New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
The University Management has approved the appointment of Professor Christian Ikeobi as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). He succeeded Prof Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale following the expiration of her tenure. Professor Ikeobi who is of the Department of Animal breeding and Genetics, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), was the former Dean of his College. […]
FUNAAB Scholars Elected To Lead SOGREDEN
The Society for Grassland Research and Development in Nigeria (SOGREDEN) has elected Prof. Jimoh Olanite of the Department of Pasture and Range Management (PRM) in the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) as its President. The election was held during the Society’s. 4th Biennial Conference held at the University of Port Harcourt, recently. […]
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FOOD SECURITY: Don cautions FG over effects of climate change
A Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Prof. Olusola Kehinde has called for sustained efforts to mitigate the current negative effects of climate change at the national and local levels, in order to ensure food security. The Don admonished the Federal Government on the need to be sensitive to global issue of climate change, […]
Upgrade Soil Data Base to Avoid Soil Degradation, – FUNAAB VC.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Prof. Kolawole Salako has called for an upgrade of soil data base in Nigeria to improve agricultural production. Prof. Salako made this call while featuring on FUNAAB Radio programme in commemoration of this year World Soil Day with the theme “Halt Soil Salinization, Boost Soil […]
Promote Soil Conservation To Ensure Sustainable Food Production – Prof. Adejuyigbe
A Prof. of Soil Fertility has disclosed that the use of sustainable soil to prevent soil salinization will ensure sustainable food production through improved soil productivity. Prof. Christopher Adejuyigbe of the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT) FUNAAB, made this disclosure while delivering his lecture at […]
FUNAAB Donates Food Relief to Security Men, Others
The Vice-Chancellor, in 2020, directed that the Centre for Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), should cultivate part of University land to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 as it relates to hunger and food security. The Director, CEADESE, Professor Olukayode Akinyemi took up the challenge. The cassava roots were harvested and processed to […]
US Naval Awardee Visits FUNAAB
A US Naval awardee and an alumnus of the University, Lt. Victor Agunbiade paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor today, December 22, 2021. Lt. Agunbiade was rewarded last year with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the United States Navy for his meritorious service at Djibouti, a northeast country situated at the […]
FUNAAB Acquires more Farm Machinery
The University today, December 22, 2021 took delivery of more farm machinery to enhance service delivery and also, to complement the existing equipment at the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM), Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), and the Directorate of Works and Services. The equipment were 14-Meter High Scissors Skylift, Knapsack Sprayers, Brush Cutters, Push Mowers, […]
FUNAAB DVC (D) Delivers 70th Inaugural Lecture
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde is set to deliver the institution’s 70th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. The Lecture titled, “From Generation to Generation: Plant Genetic Diversity, Continuity and Discontinuity” holds at the ambience auditorium of the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University beginning at 2:00 pm. A Professor […]
FUNAAB Holds Strategic Plan Workshop
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kolawole Salako has sued for peace and integrity among Management, Staff, Students and the various Unions in the University, even as he encouraged all hands to be on deck in order to take FUNAAB to a world class status. The Vice-Chancellor made this call during the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Workshop organised for […]
PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL- FUNAAB V.C Charges Parents
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Kolawole Salako has urged parents and guidance to always check their children in their schools, whether day or boarding student. He made this submission during the Christmas Carol and End of the year Programme organised by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School. Prof. Salako […]
Suspension of All Academic Activities for the Christmas & New Year Break
This is to inform all students that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, on behalf of the University Senate, has approved the suspension of all academic activities on campus in order to enable students to observe the 2021 Christmas and New Year Break. The break shall take effect between Thursday, December 23, 2021 and […]
Advertisment for Postgraduate Programmes for 2020/2021 Academic Session
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking admission to the following Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. METHOD OF APPLICATION Applicants should visit the PG Application portal (pg.unaab.edu.ng or pgs.unaab.edu.ng) to commence the process of application. Application cost is Fifteen Thousand, Six Hundred […]