The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe, has lauded the tenure of his colleague and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, as very successful. Professor Sofoluwe gave a captivating assessment of the outstanding accomplishment of Professor Balogun in office, when the latter paid him a courtesy…
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, last Thursday added another feather to his cap as the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) conferred on him, the prestigious Award of the “Most Enterprising Vice-Chancellor in Southwest, Nigeria”. The Award ceremony took place at the King’s Hall, Yewa Plaza, Abeokuta…
The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library has concluded arrangements to organize a befitting Send-Forth Party for the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun. According to a release, signed by the University’s Acting Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam, the Send-Forth Party tagged, Celebration of a Conqueror, is in appreciation of the Vice-Chancellor’s fatherly role and contributions to the…
A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS), Dr. Biodun Surajudeen Badmus, has emerged as the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FUNAAB Branch. Prior to his election as Chairman, Dr. Badmus, who has carved a niche as a seasoned Unionist, had served in various capacities as Executive member…
A cross section of Alunmi at the recently held Convention It was a happy re-union for old schoolmates during the 15th Annual Convention and 14th Annual Lecture Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Alumni Association, held penultimate Friday and Saturday in the University. This year’s Convention witnessed an unprecedented turn-out of members as…
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Felix Salako addressing a members of ARCN/DelPHE Teams The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, has restated the commitment of the University to prudent management of fund. Professor Balogun disclosed this while receiving delegates from the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development ( DelPHE…
The Guest Lecturer, Professor ‘Lasun Gbadamosi (1st Left), the Alunmi President, Prof. Lateef Sanni (1st Right) and other Alunmi of the University.` The Dean, Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor ‘Lasun Gbadamosi has described the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal Uinversity of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun as a “transformational leader…
All is now set for the 2012 Intercollegiate Sports’ Championship and Vice-Chancellor’s Cup, scheduled for Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, May 17, 2012. A release, signed by the Director of Sports, Mr. ‘Bayo Oluwatoki, informed that the annual sporting event among students of the various Colleges and Institutes in the University would involve 11 sporting…
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School has launched an awareness rally, to sensitize members of the community on its preparedness to relocate to its permanent site. Speaking to FUNAAB Bulletin during the rally, the Chairperson for the Awareness Committee, Mrs. David Olaleye, informed that the school was notifying members of the public of…
Some members of staff have now resorted to seeking the face of God, in choosing the next Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Checks by FUNAAB Bulletin revealed that the affected staff had embarked on prayer and fasting in their bid to ensure that a divinely “anointed” candidate emerges as the next…
The 70th Statutory Meeting of the University’s Governing Council will hold between Monday, April 16 and Friday, April 20, 2012. According to a release, signed by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. Christiana Kuforiji, highlights of activities include the Meeting of Finance and General Purposes Committee, Meeting of Capital Development Committee and the…
Prof. Ayobami Aina, the 35th Inaugural Lecturer, making salient points A Professor of Ruminant Production, Ayobami Bukola Joseph Aina, has called on man to stop giving and calling goat bad names in the interest of justice and equity. He pointed out that having carried out successful studies on Goat Production in the last 24 years;…