Prof. Amubode Emerges Judicial Council Staff Adviser
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A Professor of Clothing and Textile, Adetoun Amubode of the Department of Home Science and Management (HSM) at the College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), has been appointed as the Judicial Staff Adviser for the 7th Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Student Union (FUNAABSU) Judicial Council. Expressing […]
Bountiful Yam Harvest Celebrated by FUNAAB Farmers Association
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Farmers Association today, November 16, 2023, marked another significant achievement with a bumper harvest of yams. Tubers of yams were displayed in front of the Directorate of Internal Audit for sale, allowing staff to choose their preferred selections as they entered and […]
Mechatronics 500 Level Students Exhibit Projects
By Emeka Oluka The 500Level students of the Department of Mechatronics, College of Engineering (COLENG), showcased the University’s ingenuity as a school of Farming, Science, and Skills as captured in the FUNAAB’s anthem. The students exhibited their projects to the younger ones in the Department under the coordination of their Head of Department, Engr. Samuel […]
Embrace Dialogue Always… VC Charges Newly-sworn in Student Union Executives
By Emeka Oluka, Joy Adeyiga & Fahidat Mohammed The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has reiterated the importance of embracing dialogue over conflict to foster the development of the society everyone can be proud of. Prof. Kehinde disclosed this recently at the Swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected representatives of the Student Union. Addressing the audience at […]
Don Unveils the Secret of How Water Enters Coconuts
By Sunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu Prof. Mufutau Atayese, a distinguished scholar in the Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP), at the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), has solved the age-old mystery surrounding the infiltration of water into coconuts. During his 83rd Inaugural Lecture at the Federal University […]
NAAT Presents Maiden Journal to VC
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), has officially presented its maiden journal titled, Tropical Journal for Engineering Science and Technology (TJEST), to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde in his office. During the presentation, the Chairman of NAAT-FUNAAB, Comrade Joseph Olurinde said that the journal offered a valuable platform for Academics worldwide to publish their […]
FUNAAB Athletes Shine with Four Gold Medals
By Femi Dansu & Fahidat Mohammed Athletes from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have achieved remarkable success by clinching four gold medals at the Talent Hunt Relay event sponsored by the Tobi/Abiola Grassroot Sports Development Foundation. The event took place at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state. The primary objective […]
OAPTIN Awards Certificates to 32 WELP Trainees
By Emeka Oluka and Joy Adeyiga The Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN), has presented certificates to 32 Work, Earn and Learn Programme (WELP), Trainees who have completed the 10th and 11th Training cycles of the Programme. Speaking at the occasion of the Certificate Award Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde charged […]
Be Determined to Excel in your Education…Global President, FUNAAB Alumni Association Admonishes Students
– By Olaoye Oyewole & Fahidat Mohammed Aimed at inspiring secondary school students of Ogun State to achieve excellence in their education, Dr. Olusegun Ogundiran, the Global President of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Alumni Association, delivered a message emphasizing the importance of focus and determination. Dr. Ogundiran, while speaking during his Presidential […]
NILH To Honour FUNAAB, 4th VC, Others
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Nigerian Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH), is set to honour the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and its 4th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun during its 16th National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, will take place at […]
Nimbe Adedipe Library Enhances Academic Resources with New Journals
Nimbe Adedipe Library is thrilled to inform the entire University Community of the acquisition of an exceptional collection of new Journals, emphasizing its dedication to advancing education and research. The Library is deeply grateful for the forward-thinking decision of the University Management to enrich academic resources, which has significantly broadened the horizons of scholarship. These […]
FUNAAB Begins Testing of NCC WIFI Broadband Project
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has commenced a test running of the internet services provided by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), wireless broadband project at the various 20 locations of the University. According to the Lead Supervisor of the Network and Internet Services Installation Team, Mr. Olurotimi Fasunwon (Deputy Director ICT), the team […]
3MW Hybrid Solar Project in FUNAAB Taking Shape
The erratic public power supply to the University would soon be a thing of the past as the World Bank-sponsored 3MW Hybrid Solar Project in the University is taking shape with the installation of electricity poles in the core areas of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta campus, International School (FUNIS), Institute of Human Resources […]
FUNAAB Urges Support for Egg Powder Industry Development
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s egg production sector are rallying for support to foster the growth of the Dried Egg Powder Project, with the goal of establishing Nigeria as the leading hub for egg processing in West African countries. This call to action was made during the recent Stakeholders’ meeting of the FUNAAB-TETFund Project on Diversification of […]
FERMA Donates Solar-Powered Street Lights to FUNAAB
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has donated 20 solar-powered street lights to enhance the illumination at the University. These lights are currently being installed from the Ceremonial Gate to the Motion Ground, to effectively brighten the night-time landscape. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde expressed gratitude towards FERMA for their generous donation during a meeting […]
‘Nimbe Adedipe Library Endows FUNIS With Books
The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library has donated 67 academic materials (textbooks) to FUNAAB International School (FUNIS). The FUNIS Board Chairman and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Christian Ikeobi officially took delivery of the books from the University Librarian Dr. Kehinde Owolabi on 10th October, 2023. The Acting Principal, of FUNIS, Mr. Olusola Ilori made this disclosure in […]
Late Chief Coach, Osuntolu’s Family Gets Support from Former Students
A crop of former students, who were predominantly footballers during their days in FUNAAB have given substantial financial support to the family of the late Chief Coach, Mr. Victor Osuntolu. The former students who were mostly graduates of 2015 came from Anambra, Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and several other states in Nigeria to kick-start a […]
FUNAAB Dedicated to Alleviating Motorists’ Struggles on Camp Alabata Road … Deployed More Asphalt Debris to Deplorable Sections
In response to the challenges faced by motorists daily on the Camp-FUNAAB -Alabata road, the University Management is wholeheartedly committed to offering relief and ameliorating the road’s impact on staff, students, and other frequent users.It would be recalled that the University secured support from the Federal Ministry of Works for temporary road repairs while awaiting […]
FUNAAB Sustainable Development Goals (SDG2) Zero Hunger Initiatives
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal SDG2, “Zero Hunger.” The university is engaged in a number of novel hands-on practical activities to promote sustainable agriculture and food security. FUNAAB promote zero hunger (SDG2) through the following food security initiatives Farm Practical Year (FPY) student training on production […]
Management Appreciates Former Students For Giving Library a Facelift
In the spirit of giving back to their alma mater, and making the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), stand-out as a competitive University in the 21st century, three prominentalumni of the University have promised to rally huge resources and other former FUNAAB studentswithin their reach to ensure a befitting endowment to the University.The three […]
FUNAAB Alumni Association Tuition Fee Intervention for Indigent Students – 2022/2023 Academic Session
The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is very much aware that there are students who are financially challenge and need support for them to perform their primary duty within the University. The University alumni body made a request to know the number of indigent students, the following names were submitted an […]
83rd Inaugural Lecture
83rd INAUGURAL LECTURE TITLED: SECURING THE PRODUCER: CROP NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY PROFESSOR MUFUTAU OLAOYE ATAYESE,B.Sc., (Lagos) MSc, Ph.D. (Ibadan) FASNProfessor of Plant NutritionDepartment of Plant Physiology and Crop Production,College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. […]
FUNAAB SHINES AGAIN! – Ranked The Best University In Veterinary Medicine In Nigeria In 2023 – Ranked The Best University In Animal Science In Nigeria In 2023 – Ranked Category A University In Nigeria In Times Higher Education 2024 Ranking
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been ranked the Best University in Veterinary Medicine in Nigeria and the Best University in Animal Science in the country by research.com Better still,Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2024 also ranked FUNAAB as Category A institution in Nigeria. FUNAAB achieved the triple feats within 48 hours […]
FUNAAB DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES GETS NEW ACTING DIRECTOR
The Vice – Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Dr. O. S. A. Anjorin as the Acting Director, Directorate of Health Services, FUNAAB. According to an internal correspondence signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Toyin Dawodu and copied the Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Anjorin’s appointment takes effect from October […]