FUNAAB Hosts Queen Varsity Africa Reality Show … As organiser marvels over facilities on campus
The University in its entirety has been described as a perfect location for the hosting and recording of Queen Varsity Afrika Reality Television Show, a programme aimed at empowering the African female. Speaking during the formal Flag-Off of the Show, the Project Consultant, Miss Jasmine Ofoegbu who expressed unreserved gratitude to the University Management for […]
RMRDC Eyes Partnership with FUNAAB
The Governing Council of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the University’s Industrial Park Unit with keen interest in the Cashew Processing Unit as a major area of collaboration. Speaking during a facility tour of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako disclosed that FUNAAB Industrial Park […]
IBT Course Has Impacted Us — Staff
We have been impacted is the consensus of members of staff who participated in the just concluded three months (3-months) Bioinformatics (IBT) Class, organised by the University in conjunction with the Human Heredity and Health in Africa. Commenting on the Training, the participants noted that the training has impacted knowledge and amazing experience. In his […]
CAVA 2 Boosts Ifo Fufu Market, Upscales Shed
It was a joyous moment for Cassava processors and end users at the popular Ifo Fufu Market as the Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (CAVA 2) with compliment of FUNAAB upscaled their shed by giving it a new face lift. Unveiling the project, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako appreciated the stakeholders in the market […]
FUNAAB will sustain CEADESE Programmes, VC Assures
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has assured that the programmes of the Centre for Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) will be sustained and given necessary support by the University. Professor Salako gave the assurance at the meeting of the Principal Officers with the International Accreditation Team of the Centre, who were in the […]
I Never Thought I Could Reach This Academic Height – FUNAAB Best Graduating Student
The Overall Best Graduating Student (2016/2017) of the University, Miss Akinyele, Oluwatobiloba Oyindamola has revealed that, “Eight years ago, if someone had told me a day like this would come, I would have laughed in the person’s face just because I never thought I could reach this academic height”. The 23 years old graduand of […]
VC Acquires, Handover New Vehicles to Users
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has handed over the newly acquired Fortune Jeep to the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Fehintola Onifade and six other Toyota Yaris cars to Directorates, Centres and Units, declaring that they are not meant for luxury but for the job and safety of lives of the users. The Directorates, Units and […]
26th Convocation Interdenominational Service: Pray More for FUNAAB, VC Charges Staff, Students
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged members of the University Community to be more committed in prayers for the University, now and always. The Vice-Chancellor made the charge during the Inter-denominational Church Service held at the University’s Chapel of Grace to usher in the just concluded 26th Convocation Ceremony of the University. Professor […]
CONVOCATION CEREMONY: DAY TWO: FUNAAB Is My Last Honorary Degree FUNAAB Is A Beautiful Closure for Me …I’m Done with Academic Honors — Prof. Wole Soyinka
Moments after bagging the Honorary Award (Doctor of Letters) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has expressed deep satisfaction on the honour to the extent of concluding and declaring publicly to the world that he’s taking no more Award other than the latest one just given to him […]
CONVOCATION CEREMONY: DAY ONE: FUNAAB Mounts Appeal to Visitor … To restore Management Science – As 113 Bags First Class
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on Thursday graduated 3,548 students amid fresh calls on the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to restore Management Courses that were delisted in Universities of Agriculture. The Chancellor of the University and Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon, Abasi Otu V and the Pro-Chancellor and […]
CONVOCATION LECTURE: African Government Not Doing Enough to Provide Food Security – Professor Falola
A distinguished University Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, United States of America, Professor Toyin Falola has berated many African governments for not doing enough to provide food security for Africans. Professor Falola who delivered the 26th Convocation Lecture of the University titled, “Food and Us: Poverty, Policies and Politics”, said this failure […]
CONVOCATION PRESS CONFERENCE: Media is Essential to Nation Building – FUNAAB VC
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has reiterated that the importance of the Media to the progress and development of the University and nation building in general can not be overemphasized. Speaking during the University’s 26th Convocation Ceremony Press Conference, Professor Salako described the Media as partners in progress and an efficient platform and medium […]