20 Female STEM Students Complete Solar Training
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Graduates of the Energising Education Programme (EEP), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and CEESOLAR, have completed the first stage of the Theoretical Phase of the Solar Hybrid Power-Plant Training programme Phase II for 20 female Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) interns […]
DPR Gets New Acting Head
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has appointed Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide as the Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR). The appointment, effective from December 1, 2023, was communicated to him in a letter signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu. The letter emphasised Mr. Olajide’s proven leadership capabilities and highlighted […]
Sustainable Power for Research Underway – VC
By Adeboye Fafiolu & Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde recently announced the progress of the University’s new Solar Power Plant during a visit to the site of the Solar Power Plant within the precincts of the Directorate of Works and Services. Accompanied by key University Officials, including the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Glorious […]
Entomological Society Honours VC, Others
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has been honoured by the Entomological Society of Nigeria at the Society’s 52nd Annual Scientific Conference, recently held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The Award recognised Prof. Kehinde’s significant support to the Conference and his outstanding academic leadership. The Vice-Chancellor was represented […]
Embrace Ambassadorial Role
VC Urges Participants at TFCs Training for Final Year Students By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has emphasised the importance of becoming an exemplary ambassador of one’s alma mater. Prof. Kehinde said this during the Opening Ceremony of the 5-Day Training Workshop for 2023 final-year students of the Federal University […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 223 Part-Time Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 223 students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the University for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. Addressing the matriculating students, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, congratulated them for making the list as bonafide students of the […]
FUNAAB Excels, Secures IBR Grant
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has celebrated 37 Scholars as they receive the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) approval for their Institution-Based Research (IBR). Prof. Mutiu Busari, the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations, and Partnership (DRIP), announced this recently during an official interaction between the awardees and […]
Management Appreciates Outgone Principal Officers
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga As a way of appreciating hard work and their contribution to the development of the University during their tenure as Registrar and Bursar respectively, the Management has honoured the outgone Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, and Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu with an appreciation dinner. Speaking at the event, the elated […]
FUNAAB Inaugurates Committee on Conflict Resolution
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has officially launched a Conflict Resolution and Policy Advisory Committee to steer the University in the right direction. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasised the Committee’s necessity during its inauguration, asserting that it would play a crucial role in restoring the University’s […]
FUNAAB Actively Advancing UN SDG Goals
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is actively advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its commitment to teaching, research, stewardship, and outreach. At a recent Team Leaders’ sensitisation meeting, the University’s Resource Person on SDGs, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, emphasised the University’s intentional, accountable, and passionate […]
COLBIOS Fetes Prof. Idowu On Return from GVU
By Emeka Oluka Prof. Babatunde Idowu of the Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, on November 23, 2023, received a glorious welcome into the folds of the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) family after completing his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Glorious Vision University (GVU), Ogwa, Edo State. During the reception, Prof. Idowu received enthusiastic applause […]
NILH Honours FUNAAB, Prof. Balogun, Others
…As FUNAAB Hosts Institute’s 16th National Conference The Nigerian Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH), on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, during the Opening Ceremony of its 16th National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) bestowed honours on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB); FUNAAB’s 4th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun and the Ogun State […]