Digital Innovation Key to Nigeria’s Future, Says FUNAAB VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has made a clarion call for the strategic adoption of digital innovation as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, development, and global relevance. Prof. Kehinde made this known in Lagos while delivering a Goodwill Message as Chairman of the Occasion at the […]
FUNAAB Set to Host 2025 Carnegie Diaspora Fellowship Program Workshops
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host workshops under the 2025 FUNAAB-Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP), as it had earlier welcomed two African diaspora scholars from Virginia State University (VSU), Professors Richard Omotoye and Laban Rutto. The workshops, aimed at enhancing academic and stakeholder engagement, would focus […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Records Captive Breeding Breakthrough with Birth of Baby Putty-Nosed Monkey
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park has recorded a significant conservation milestone with the birth of a baby Putty-nosed monkey (Cercopithecus nictitans), marking a major success in its captive breeding and wildlife conservation efforts. The infant primate, born on the morning of July 18, 2025, is the offspring of Ema, a female […]
Prof. Atayese Hands Over to Prof. Dairo as New DVC, Development
By Joy Adeyiga The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Mufutau Atayese, has officially handed over the mantle of leadership to Prof. Olawale Dairo, describing him as a competent and visionary scholar. Speaking during the formal handover ceremony held today, July 17, 2025, at the Office of […]
COLPLANT’s 2025 Biennial Conference Begins on July 21
By Raymond Osemene The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host its 2025 Biennial Conference, tagged COLPLANT ’25, beginning on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Opening Ceremony would take place at the Red Chamber by 10:00 a.m., officially ushering in the academic gathering. Conference […]
DVCD’s Office Staff Honours Prof. Atayese with Appreciation Meeting
Members of staff in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development (DVCD), on Thursday, July 17, 2025, held a special in-house Appreciation Meeting in honour of Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), who recently assumed duty as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun […]
2025 Staff Unity Games Grand Finale: VCO Team Shines as Overall Champion
… Bursary/PR Wins Gold in Football By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The 2025 edition of the Staff Unity Games at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) reached a resounding climax on July 16, 2025, as staff members across the University came together in spirited competition and celebration of wellness, camaraderie, and excellence. In […]
Photo Splash from the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Staff Unity Games 👇
Credit: Gbolahan Lawal
Get Your Freshly Processed FUNAAB Palm Oil from July 17
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is pleased to announce that its premium quality FUNAAB Palm Oil produced and marketed by Mide Farm is now available for sale to members of the University Community and the general public from tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Sales Points:👉 MANCOT Bus Stop, now FUNAABOT Bus Stop on […]
2025 Staff Unity Games Grand Finale
Byline: Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu VO: Chienye Egwuonwu Credit: Olatoye Sanusi
Prof. Dairo Appointed as FUNAAB’s New DVC, Development
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the appointment of Prof. Olawale Dairo as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development). According to a statement issued by the Ag. Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, Prof. Dairo is a seasoned academic from the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park’s Goat Breeding Initiative Gathers Pace
The goat breeding initiative introduced at the FUNAAB Zoo Park in 2024 is steadily gaining traction, aligning with the University’s commitment to sustainability and cost-effective animal management. Spearheaded by the Director of the Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo, the project has recorded notable success, with several female goats recently giving birth. Launched to reduce the […]