FUNAAB Embraces FG Initiative on Power
To make epileptic power supply a thing of the past on campus, the University Management has partnered the government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the World Bank-funded Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP), to ensure that there is 24-hours electricity supply within the campus. The project, which is a Federal Government initiative, is aimed at […]
Commonwealth Scholarships for Staff, Students
The Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme and Fellows Alumni Association (COSFAN), a body of eminent Nigerians, who have benefited from commonwealth scholarship, has put in place a scholarship mentorship committee, to mentor students and staff of selected universities on how to access scholarship opportunities from foreign countries, especially the United Kingdom. COSFAN’s objective is to promote and […]
AMREC Celebrates World Egg Day
In commemorating the 2019 World Egg Day, the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the University, in collaboration with Premier Feed Mills, celebrated the day in grand style in FUNAAB by hosting students from selected secondary schools in Abeokuta to an enlightenment programme on the importance of egg to human health. The Director […]
Health Awareness for Drivers
In a bid to create health awareness among drivers in the University, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Alumni Association (FUNAABAAS) recently held its maiden edition of health awareness programme. Delivering his keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako, represented by the Deputy Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Moolaji Omemu, thanked FUNNABAAS for giving back to […]
ANSWER Inaugurated, As FUNAAB Staff Gets Appointment
The African Network for Sensory Evaluation Research (ANSWER) has been inaugurated. The event took place during the 13th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, organised by Elsevier at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre, Scotland. An Executive Committee was also inaugurated, made up of Prof. Riette de Kock (South Africa) as Chair, Prof. Maame Yaakwaah Blay Adjei (Ghana) as […]
FRSC Opens Office at Kotopo
The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) has brought succour to car owners and motorists, who live or work around Osiele, Camp, Alabata, Eleweran and Obantoko axis and beyond by announcing that it has opened an operational branch office at the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) compound, Kotopo, Abeokuta. Making this known is the FRSC Supervisor for […]
No Seed, No Life, Says 61st Inaugural Lecturer
Without seed, there cannot be life. This was the position of the 61st Inaugural Lecturer of the University, Prof. Dupe Akintobi of the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The Inaugural Lecturer, who is a Professor of Seed Science and Technology, stated that for profitable agricultural business […]
No Robbery within FUNAAB Premises – Management
The University Management has debunked claims that robbery attacks took place within its premises. At a press conference, addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako, he described as untrue, malicious and defamatory, the published story alleging that management had banned FUNAAB students from protesting after robbers invaded their hostels three times within a week. The […]
Tunde Kelani Becomes Fellow at FUNAAB
The University has appointed Alagba Tunde Kelani, as a Visiting Fellow in its Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS). Alagba Kelani is to facilitate the teaching and coordination of short courses designed to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of film-making to students of the University. Popularly called TK, Kelani is a respected Nigerian filmmaker, storyteller, director, photographer, cinematographer and producer […]
Don Makes Case for Women Mentoring
The Nigerian Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has held its mentoring workshop on building a new generation in STEM. The workshop, which was powered by the Schlumberger Foundation, Faculty for the Future Fellows (FFTF) Nigeria and FUNAAB, was aimed at helping Nigerian women reach their career goals, attain career satisfaction and enjoy more […]
FUNAAB Hosts FAMAN Conference
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako has commended the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), as the University hosted FAMAN’s 33rd National Conference with the theme, “Revitalisation of Nigerian Agriculture to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals”, describing it as apt in addressing the agricultural challenges facing the country. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), […]
VC Calls for Collaboration among Geo-Scientists, Public Health Researchers
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako has called for collaboration among geo-scientists and public health researchers for national development. The Vice-Chancellor made the call during the conference of the International Medical Geologists Association (IMGA) held recently in the University. The conference, which was the second edition, was themed “Medical Geology and the Emerging Health Challenges”. Declaring […]