FUNAAB Must Be a Better Family in my Time – Obong Muslim Community – Partners in Progress – Amir
In the spirit of the 30th Anniversary of the University, the Chancellor, and the Obong of Calabar, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Okon Ekpo, Abasi Otu V, has emphasized that the University must be a better family under his watch as the Chancellor of the University. The Obong made the charge during the Inter-denominational Service held as […]
2017/2018 Orientation Programme Be Focused … VC Charges New Students
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University to be focused and be of good character as the University has zero tolerance for indiscipline and other social vices. Giving this charge at the 2017/2018 Orientation programme, organised for the new students, Professor Salako who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, […]
Professor Okojie Clamours for Quality Assurance in Nigerian Universities
A former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie, OON has declared that any nation that is serious about engaging education, as a social-change instrument, should ensure good quality University education for her citizenry. The University Don made the disclosure while delivering the maiden Distinguished Lecture Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, […]
NATION BUILDING: We’ve Made Impact At 30 … Vice-Chancellor Tells Journalists
The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has appraised FUNAAB’s Thirty Years of existence declaring that the institution has contributed to the transformation agenda of successive Federal Government, especially in the area of agriculture. Professor Salako who disclosed this at a Press Conference commemorating the University 30th Anniversary Celebrations attributed FUNAAB’s contributions to nation building to […]
VC meets with University Professors …Describes them as elders in the system
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has described the Professors in the University as elders in the system, irrespective of their age, stressing that they are an integral part of the system that enhances smooth running and development of the Institution. The Vice-Chancellor said this during a “town hall” meeting, held at the Mahmood Yakuub […]
IMC Lauds Quality of FUNAAB NEEDS Project
The Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC), on the Needs Assessment Intervention in Nigerian Public Universities has expressed satisfaction With the quality and standard of projects being executed in the University. The leader of the team, Mr. Samson Ugwuoke gave the commendation after leading his team on an inspection tour of project sites. Mr. Ugwuoke who is […]
FUNAAB to Deepens Ties with Odeda LG, PFM … As Ghanian Envoy Seeks Partnership
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Odeda Local Government Area and Paramount FM are interested in strengthening their partnerships. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the University’s Management team to Odeda Local Government Secretariat, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako reiterated the tripodal mandate of the University which is Teaching, Research and Extension, adding that […]
Package Yourselves Well – CENTS Director Charges Graduates
The Director, Centre of Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Babatunde Adewunmi has admonished the graduating set of different Colleges in the University to package themselves well for profitable employment. Professor Adewunmi who disclosed this, at the CENTS programme titled, “Branding FUNAAB Graduates for Employment and Marketability”, he noted that the programme was special as it would […]
After CAVA, Cassava should continue …VC Charges CAVA II Service Providers
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged Cassava Adding Value for Africa Phase II (CAVA II), Nigeria to make sure that cassava cultivation and processing continue unabated even after rounding-off CAVA. Professor Salako disclosed this recently, while giving the Opening Address at the CAVA II Nigeria Meeting with Service Providers which was held at the […]
AMREC Collaborates with Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation, Others
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), in conjunction with Gender Development Initiative (GenDI); Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter and Small Adult Voices partnered recently, with Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation to empower over 100 school children as well as more than 80 rural dwellers which comprised of men and women. The […]
COLENG Honours Retired Professor
The College of Engineering (COLENG) has organised a Send-forth in honour of its pioneer Dean, Professor Peter Aiyedun for his contributions to the development of the College. He was a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, Dr Olayide Adetunji stressed the importance of celebrating […]
VC Presents Strategic Agenda to Congregation
As part of efforts to take the University to unprecedented heights, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has presented his 12-point strategic plan to members of Congregation. Making the presentation at the first Congregation Meeting he presided over since his assumption of office on November 1, 2017, Professor Salako disclosed that his administrative style would be […]