96th Inaugural Lecture: Don Dissects the Importance of Consuming Vegetables
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The need for cultivating and consuming vegetables became the focal point during the 96th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), delivered by Prof. Eyitayo Makinde. Dissecting the title, “Vegetables: The Complete Food Package,” Prof. Makinde stated that vegetables were essential components in tropical cropping systems […]
Kegites Club Inaugurates VC as Grand Patron
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has been inaugurated as the Grand Patron of the Kegites Club, Ilya du Lisabi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The ceremony, held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, marked a significant moment for the University Community and the club, which is renowned for its cultural advocacy and promotion of […]
ANUPA-FUNAAB Hosts 2024 Annual Celebration
… Awards VC as Grand Patron By Joy Adeyiga The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter, has successfully hosted its 2024 Annual Celebration and Awards Day. Themed “Administrative Excellence in a Digital Age,” the event was capped with a Grand Patron Award to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
VC Sends Warm Wishes to the University Community
As the Yuletide season approaches, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the University Management, to extend warm greetings to you and your families. Looking back on the achievements of the past year, we are grateful for your hard work, dedication, and resilience. Your efforts have played a key role in establishing […]
VC Highlights Nigeria’s Agricultural Potential at 2024 NUJ Press Week
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has outlined Nigeria’s untapped agricultural potential, saying that its youthful population, favourable weather, fertile soil, and diverse crop varieties, which, if effectively harnessed, could serve as the bedrock for economic transformation. The Vice-Chancellor stated this today, December 9, […]
FUNAAB Alumni Inspire Young Minds at 12th Career Talk
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The importance of continuous learning and academic excellence among younger students took centre stage at the 12th edition of the FUNAAB Alumni Career Talk, organised by the Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kola […]
FUNAAB Enters Partnership with Chinese Institutions to Boost Agricultural Education
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step towards enhancing international collaboration and academic excellence by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Weifang Vocational College and Top Agricultural Technology Free Trade Zone Enterprise (FZE) from China. During the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Calabar to Visit the Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joshua Akinmodiro The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV Asoludero, led the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and the Registrar, Dr. Titus Adeniyi, including the Bursar, Mr. Olukayode Osinuga on […]
Stakeholders Charged to Empower African Agriculture through Precision Farming
…As AfCPA 2024 Begins at FUNAAB The 3rd African Conference on Precision Agriculture (AfCPA) began today, December 3, 2024, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a gathering of key stakeholders,s, including scientists, policymakers, extension staff, crop consultants, agronomists, and service providers. The mission of the conference was to connect science and practice […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Pay Homage to the Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joshua Akinmodiro The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, led a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Chancellor, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The […]
Chinese CG Applauds FUNAAB’s Achievements, Pledges Continued Support
The Chinese Consul General (CG), Ms. Yan Yuqing, has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for its remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s academic and agricultural development. She pledged to strengthen FUNAAB’s connections with international academic communities and expressed her intention to visit the University next year to deliver a Public Lecture. Ms. Yuqing made […]
FUNAAB’s 96th Inaugural Lecture Set for December 11
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host its 96th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Vegetables: The Complete Food Package.” The Lecture would be delivered by Prof. Eyitayo Adekunle Makinde, a distinguished Professor of Olericulture from the Department of Horticulture, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The event is […]