VC Felicitates, Reviews Achievements for Last Year
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, has on behalf of the Governing Council and University Management, felicitated members of staff, students and all stakeholders of FUNAAB on the Yuletide. In his New Year message, Prof. Salako specially appreciated members of staff for their unalloyed support throughout the year and admonished them to be ready for more […]
FUNAAB Intensifies Efforts at Curtailing COVID-19
In a bid to ensure that the spread of the highly-contagious Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is curtailed, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, has directed that the University campus be closed down in response to the second wave of the pandemic. According to the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, the Vice-Chancellor communicated the closure of the University campus […]
Features: Self-Rebranding for Better Productivity
As we have entered into 2021, this period appears to be the best time to reflect on our activities in the year 2020 and to draw up new goals. It is important and ideal to take stock of previous achievements and failures in the outgone year while also outlining our brand new resolutions with the […]
Man ‘O’ War Honours VC
The Odeda Area Command of Man ‘O’ War Nigeria has honoured the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako in recognition of his commitment and support to the cause of the organisation and series of progress recorded in the University. Presenting the Award of Excellence and gift to the Vice-Chancellor, the Odeda Area Commander of Man ‘O’ War, […]
‘Why Peace is Vital’
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has called on members of the University community to always embrace peace. Speaking during the 28th Annual Christmas Carol of the Chapel of Grace, Prof. Salako, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Prof. Clement Adeofun, stated that there can only be development when there is peace. The […]
Management Reiterates Commitment to Improving FUNIS
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale has revealed that the University Management is committed towards providing an enabling learning environment for the students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS). Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) training held at the International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), […]
Again, FUNAAB Fumigates Campus
In a bid to curtail the emergence of the second wave of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the University Management has embarked on the second round of fumigation of the campus, which commenced on December 18, 2020. According to the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, the exercise kicked-off from the Senate Building while the schedule for other […]
FUNAAB IS NOT RECRUITING
Our attention has been called to information being circulated online through various channels regarding advertisement for impending massive recruitment of staff in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. We wish to make it abundantly clear that the advertisement did not originate from the University. We therefore dissociate the name of the University from this advertisement. […]
Funding: Pro-Chancellor Commends FG
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University, Dr. Barr. Aboki Zhawa has lauded the Federal Government for ensuring regular funding of universities. The Pro-Chancellor made this known during the Council’s inspection of the newly-acquired equipment for various laboratories and offices in the University. While commending the Federal Government for the release of funds […]
Don’t Compromise Your Future – VC Charges Youths
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawale Salako has enjoined youths not to compromise their bright future for any reason whatsoever. The Vice-Chancellor gave this piece of advice during the official launch of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta, which was organised by state command of the Nigeria Police […]
ICPC Ranks FUNAAB 2nd Best Among MDAs
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ranked the University second in its recently-conducted Ethics Compliance and Integrity Scorecard (ECIS), deployed in selected government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The ECIS, which is one of the initiatives introduced by the ICPC to measure MDAs adherence with ethical, integrity, statutory rules, regulations […]
FUNAAB Acquires Combine Harvester, Tractor
The delivery of the Bernoni MultiCrop Harvester model of a Combine Harvester, one of the latest equipment for mechanised farm operations and purchased by the Prof. Kolawole Salako-led administration, marks yet another highpoint of the Management’s determination to firmly position FUNAAB as a Centre of Excellence in agricultural education. This clearly stands FUNAAB out as […]
Embrace Dialogue, VC Urges Unions
Unions in the University have been called upon to embrace dialogue whenever there is disagreement with the Management in order toachieve peace. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako made this call when delegates of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), South West zone paid him a courtesy visit in his office. According to him, […]
VC Visits FUNAAB Cooperative Society
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Kola-wole Salako has paid a courtesy visit to the FUNAAB Multipurpose Co-operative Society, as he lauded the executive officers for their forthright-ness and being trustworthy. The Vice-Chancellor gave this pass-mark during the on-the-spot assessment of the multipurpose hall building project under construction by the society. The Vice-Chancellor described the building as a quality […]
Ilaro Monarch Charges FUNAAB on Youth Development
The Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Olu of Ilaro, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV; has called on the University to work out a youth-oriented collaboration programme between FUNAAB and Yewaland in the area of agricultural development. The Royal Father made the call while hosting the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako and his […]
FUNAAB to Get Agriculture App-Developing Unit
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has disclosed that FUNAAB would soon create a unit saddled with the responsibility of developing agricultural applications on the Internet. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this while addressing participants of the In-Person Capacity Building Training of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), under the auspices of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture […]
ICPD Donates Generator to Staff School
The International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD) of the University has donated a generating set to the FUNAAB Staff School. Speaking at the presentation, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) and Chairman of Board of ICPD, Prof. Clement Adeofun expressed his joy that the presentation coincided with Prof. Kolawole Salako’s third year anniversary in office as the […]
Registry, COBFAS Bid Ijaodola, Giwa Retirement Farewell Farewell
The Examinations and Records Unit of the Registry has feted a retired Deputy Registrar, Mr. Sunday Ijaodola while the Deputy Director, Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Mr. Dada Giwa was equally celebrated for his meritorious service to the University. The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola admonished university administrators to learn from exemplary characters like Mr. Ijaodola in […]
We Are Committed to Excellence, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has once, again, emphasised his administration’s commitment to excellence with the erection of infrastructural facilities in various parts of the University. He stated this while handing over project sites to contractors alongside Principal Officers and management staff of the University. Prof. Salako disclosed that his vision and mission for FUNAAB […]
VC Highlights Achievements in Office
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has enumerated some of his major achievements in office as the Sixth Substantive Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB. According to the Vice-Chancellor, his passion to contribute meaningfully to the development of the University is hinged on the need to strive for excellence to create a society that works. The Vice-Chancellor stated this […]
God Has Been Faithful – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has attributed the success recorded by his administration in the last three years to the faithfulness of God. He disclosed this when he appeared on FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM as part of activities marking his 3rd year in office as Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Salako, who assumed duty as the 6th Substantive […]
Registrar is now ARNU Secretary-General
The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has been elected as Secretary-General of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU). Dr. Adekola, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration, was elected at the just-concluded ARNU Retreat/Business Meeting, held at the Chida International Hotel in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
COBFAS Begins Yam Sale
The Director, Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Prof. Sunday Adigbo, has expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing yam harvest and sales by COBFAS. While describing it as a bumper harvest, the Director noted that the University was lucky to have been able to have a fruitful harvest this year despite the various challenges, stressing that the […]
VC Clocks Three Years in Office
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, the Sixth Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, assumed office. The Don, Felix Kolawole Salako, is a renowned Professor of Soil Physics and Fellow of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (FSSSN). He joined the services of the University in the year 2000 as […]