Fallout of Special Council Meeting:
DVC, Development Completes Tenure … Hands Over to Prof. Atayese By Olasunkanmi Olajide In the wake of a Special Meeting of the Governing Council, the outgoing Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo, has officially handed over the reins of office to his successor, Prof. Mufutau Atayese. Prof. Adebayo, whose tenure formally ends at midnight today, […]
HSM to Host Exhibition, Fashion Show on May 7
By Joy Adeyiga The Department of Home Science and Management (HSM), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its Exhibition and Fashion Show for its final year students specialising in Clothing and Textiles. Themed “Heritage in Power: A Fusion of Tradition and Elegance,” the […]
BUDLEIN Marks World Book Day with Spelling Bee, Reading Competitions
By Joy Adeyiga The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on youth mentorship and capacity building, commemorated the 2025 World Book Day with a Spelling Bee and Reading Competition aimed at promoting literacy and stimulating creativity among young learners. The event, themed “Discovering New Worlds: How Books Spark Imagination Beyond Screens,” […]
FUNAAB, Alumni Eye Strategic Partnership to Develop Farm Resort on Campus
…As Council’s Strategic Retreat Enters Day 3 By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with its Alumni Association, is exploring the possibility of establishing a multi-million Naira Farm Resort on campus. The proposed initiative was being conceived to boost edu-tourism, enhance nature activities, increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and encourage […]
IFSERAR Holds 9th In-House Review Meeting
… Calls for Synergy Between Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific Innovation By Joy Adeyiga The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), has once again blazed the trail by holding its 9th In-House Research Review Meeting, with a resounding call for the integration of indigenous knowledge systems and modern scientific innovation to address the […]
Dr. Salaam Delivers UNILORIN’s 5th Annual Registry Lecture
The Deputy Registrar I (Senate and Admissions) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, was the Guest Lecturer at the 5th Annual Registry Lecture of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), held on April 28, 2025. The Lecture, which took place at the University Auditorium, was themed “The Registry’s Role in Driving […]
PRESS STATEMENT
FUNAAB Mourns Loss of Student The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) regrets to announce the passing of one of its students, Mr. Samson Oyelaran, a 500-Level student of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (AQFM), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM). Mr. Oyelaran, riding his personal Motorbike was involved in a fatal accident […]
Easter Message from the Vice-Chancellor
FUNAAB Matriculates 235 New Part-Time Degree Students
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 22, 2025, formally welcomed 235 new students into its Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) for the 2024/2025 Academic Session through a combined Orientation and Matriculation Ceremony. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy […]
Call for Applications: 2025 Academic Staff Training and Development Grants
By Adewole Oduwole The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is inviting applications for its 2025 Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) Grants. The initiative is designed to support the academic advancement of staff members in Nigerian higher education institutions, including those in academic, technical, and technological fields. According to a memo signed by the Director […]
DAAD Appoints Prof. Ojo as Research Ambassador for Nigeria
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) has appointed Prof. Olufemi Ojo, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Desk Officer for the German Consulate in Nigeria and the immediate past Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), as its Research Ambassador for Nigeria. The prestigious appointment, which spans a two-year term from […]
Pro-Chancellor Congratulates Newly Appointed Provost, DVC Development, Council Representatives, Others
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has extended warm congratulations to Prof. Jonathan Atungwu on his well-deserved appointment as the Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB). The Pro-Chancellor lauded […]