Biotechnology Centre Appreciates Former Director
The Director, Biotechnology Centre of the University, Prof. Akinola Popoola, has described the immediate past Director of the Centre, Dr. Olusegun Obadina, as an achiever, a pacesetter and goal-getter, who has contributed immensely towards the growth of the Centre. Speaking during a get-together, organised by the Centre to appreciate the former Director, Prof. Popoola recalled […]
27th Convocation Addresses
Last Updated on January 30, 2020 by FUNAAB
27th Convocation: FUNAAB to Honour AfDB President, Adesina & Emeritus Professors Okojie & Adu too
All is now set for the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University for the Award of Academic and Honorary Degrees. A former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and incumbent President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina would be conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science. According to the programme of […]
Shun Exam Malpractice, Says TIMTEC Chairman
The Chairman, University’s Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), Dr. Oluseyi Ojekunle, has admonished students of FUNAAB to read, pray, avoid cheating and all forms of examination malpractices during the ongoing second semester examinations. The Chairman disclosed that the committee had put necessary measures in place to ensure that students perform well in their examinations, stating […]
NAUW Empowers Students
The Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), FUNAAB Chapter, has empowered indigent students of FUNAAB with essential food items to ensure that they are well nourished throughout the period of their examinations. The development, which is aimed at encouraging and supporting students as they write their second semester examination, is coming after an enlightenment programme […]
Be Dedicated to Duty – Student Affairs’ Dean
The newly-appointed Dean, Student Affairs in the University, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu, has implored members of staff of the Student Affairs Division to be dedicated and self-motivated in providing solutions to challenges that may come their way in the course of carrying out their duties. Speaking on the topic, “Strengthening Student Affairs Division in FUNAAB”, during […]
We Place High Premium on Hospitality – FUNAAB VC
On a regular basis, the University receives variety of visitors from within and outside the country for academic, research, administrative, and other matters. Despite the frequency and the caliber of people visiting, what usually resonates is the high level of hospitality extended to guests. This observation was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako during […]
DRIP Gives Updates on TETFund Scholarships
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Board has updated its guidelines for scholarship for academic staff. According to the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP) of FUNAAB, Prof. Abdul-Rasaq Adebowale, unconfirmed academic staff are now eligible to be beneficiaries of the scholarship. The Director said sponsorship for bench-work, which had been restricted to only scholars […]
Safety Club Honours Staff
The FUNAAB Safety Club, Detachment 2019 regime, has honoured its officials for their support and dedication to the development of the club. Awardees include the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Clement Adeofun of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), who was decorated as Patron; a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. […]
Sports Directorate Unveils Plans for New Year
The Acting Director, Directorate of Sports of FUNAAB, Dr. Samuel Olabanji has unveiled sporting plans for the year 2020, while adjudging the activities of the Directorate in 2019 as eventful. According to him, projections for the New Year include better sports awareness programme through adequate publicity among staff and students, continuous upgrading of all sports facilities, […]
Restore Management Sciences – Agric Varsities Pro-Chancellors
Members of the newly-formed Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria (CPFUAN) have agreed to work harmoniously for the benefit of the country in transforming agriculture from theoretical, into the practice level, with a call for the restoration of management sciences to Universities of Agriculture in the nation. Members of the committee […]
Corps Members Should Embrace Vocational Skills – NYSC Boss
The Ogun State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Dr. (Mrs.) Belinda Faniyi, has charged Nigerian youths to surmount the challenge of high unemployment rate in the nation by embracing vocational skills. Delivering the keynote lecture at the last edition of Corpers’ Week, organised by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Corpers Association (FUCA) titled, […]