AGURA OF GBAGURA PAYS ROYAL VISIT TO FUNAAB TOMMOROW, WEDNESDAY
The Royal Father of the Host Community of the Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Agura of Gbagura, His Royal Majesty,Oba.Saburee Babajide Bakre, Jamolu II will tommorow,Wednesday,November 23, 2022 pay a royal visit to the Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta (FUNAAB) at 10 a.m. According to the Deputy Registrar,Vice Chancellor’s Office,Mr.Moses Ayanda, the highly revered monarch […]
Prof.Babatunde Kehinde Inaugurates the Board of ARII Ijegba Forestage Ceeded to Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) by Prof. Wole Soyinka @ His Autonomous Republic of Ijegba Heritage.
The project was midwifed by the Immediate Past Vice Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako who was commended by the Acting Vice Chancellor for a job well done. Photosplash of inauguration captures the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. O. B. Kehinde (top left) and a facilitator and member of board, Chief (Engnr.) Tokunbo Odebunmi (in white colour […]
Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde Assumes Office as FUNAAB Acting Vice-Chancellor
A Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Prof.Olusola Babatunde Kehinde today assumed office as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Senate of the University had on September 22,2022 duly nominated Prof Kehinde as Acting Vice-Chancellor, while the new Governing Council on October 7,2022 ratified his nomination as Acting Vice Chancellor. Prof. […]
I Will Give Quality, Responsible Leadership and Credible Transition… FUNAAB New Acting Vice-Chancellor Assures Stakeholders- Solicits for Support
The new Acting Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta ( FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde has assured prescribed authorities of the institution, members of the University Community, stakeholders and the Public in general that he will do his “utmost best to provide quality and responsible leadership” during his six months tenure of office. Prof. […]
Acting Vice-Chancellor’s Message to the University Community
Following the recent reconstitution of the Governing Council which coincided with the end of tenure of the sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Felix Kolawole SALAKO, Council approved, upon the nomination by Senate, my appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding six months, during which a substantive Vice-Chancellor is to be appointed. […]
FUNAAB Celebrates the Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor… as he bows out in style
The members of the University Community have showered the Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako with encomiums on Monday, October 31, 2022 as he bows out of office as the 6th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University following the end of his tenure. Prof. Salako’s five-year tenure ended on October 31, 2022 with various members of […]
FUNAAB Restates Commitment to Gender Responsiveness…as AWARD Visits the University
The outgoing Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Kolawole Salako has restated the university’s commitment to ensuring that the university continues to create enabling environment for women to thrive. Speaking during a Discussion Session held by African Women in Agriculture, Research and Development (AWARD) from Nairobi, Kenya with Fellows of the Programme, […]
Prof.Olusola Babatunde Kehinde Assumes Office As FUNAAB Acting Vice Chancellor
A Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Prof.Olusola Babatunde Kehinde today assumed office as the Acting Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Senate of the University had on September 22,2022 duly nominated Prof Kehinde as Acting Vice Chancellor, while the new Governing Council on October 7,2022 ratified his nomination as Acting Vice […]
My Message to the University Community
Following the recent reconstitution of the Governing Council which coincided with the end of tenure of the sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Felix Kolawole SALAKO, Council approved, upon the nomination by Senate, my appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding six months, during which a substantive Vice-Chancellor is to be appointed. […]
VC Bows Out of Office After a Five Year Tenure… Hands Over to an Ag. VC
The Sixth Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako on Friday, October 28, 2022 handed over the role of the University, after a successful tenure of five years as enshrined in the University Act, Laws and Regulations to an Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development. The event took place on Friday […]
FUNAAB RESUMES ….Begins Lectures Nov 2. – As Campus Bubbles Again.
Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) will commence Second Semester Lectures on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, following their resumption on Thursday, October 27, 2022. According to a Release signed on behalf of the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola by the Deputy Registrar, Senate and Admissions (SENAD), Mr. Omowon Agbotoba the University Senate at it […]
Times Higher Education 2023 Rates FUNAAB High In Subject Rankings.
Times Higher Education 2023 has rated Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta (FUNAAB) high in subject rankings. FUNAAB in the latest ranking of Times Higher Education is listed among the world best in Life Sciences. According to the details of the results released,FUNAAB is listed in the category of 801-1000 universities with impressive performance in Life and […]
FUNAAB Emerges 4th Best Federal University
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has recorded another giant stride by emerging 4th best federal university at the Times Higher Education 2023 Subject Rankings. The Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola announced the cheering news of the superlative performance of Nigerian federal universities with impressive rankings […]
FUNAAB Gets Acting VC, Prof Olusola Kehinde
The Governing Council of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has ratified the election of Prof. Olusola Babatunde Kehinde by the Senate of the University as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, it was learnt. It was gathered that Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, a Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics will formally assume […]
Council Members Visit Former President Obasanjo
The Governing Council of the University led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Alhaji Umar Ahmed, today, October 6, 2022 paid a Courtesy Visit to the former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his private residence at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Speaking at the occasion, the Pro-Chancellor stated that the Visit was […]
Alake of Egbaland Commends FUNAAB Outgoing VC for Restoring ‘Varsity Good Name, Pride of Place
The Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV (CFR) has commended the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako “for bringing back the good name of the University” in his tenure that is ending on October 31, few days time. The highly […]
Governing Council Pays Homage to Alake
As part of efforts to seek the support of the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, the newly-inaugurated Governing Council members of the University led by the Chairman and Pro-Chancellor, Alhaji Umar Ahmed today, October 5, 2022 paid homage to the highly revered Egba Monarch. Speaking in his expansive […]
FUNAAB Re-ignites Reading in Teenagers …As VC Charges Youngsters to Make Career Decision Early
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to revive reading culture among teenagers with the hosting of “Reading Hour”, a reading competition set to encourage students to inculcate the habit of reading and appreciating books as the only way to grow intellectually. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor Prof kolawole Salako charged students […]
FUNAAB VC Presents Scorecard…Counts His Blessings
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has ascribed all glory to God for the successes recorded by his administration, declaring that his administration delivered on its mandate. Making this declaration at a Press briefing heralding a media facility tour of completed and on- going projects in the university as part of activities for his end […]
VC Takes Delivery of Senate Building Phase One Extension
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has taken delivery of the magnificent Senate Building Phase One Extension constructed by EDIL Nigeria Limited in a ceremony attended by Principal Officers, Directors and Heads of Units. The Vice-Chancellor who expressed satisfaction with the quality and spate of work done at the Building, admonished the Contractor equally to […]
FUNAAB Constructs 7 Billion Litres Capacity Dam 
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has constructed a 7 billion litres capacity dam to address the challenge of water scarcity in the university. Speaking during a media tour of completed and ongoing projects by his administration, Prof. Salako disclosed that the dam project, which […]
FUNAAB Steps Up Commitment to Becoming A World Class Varsity, Constructs 7 Billion Litres Capacity Water Dam to Facilitate Water Supply, Research, Teaching and Extension Services
Recently, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) emerged as the only specialised University in Nigeria that was rated top on the World Academic Ranking alongside the Premier University, University of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. From all indications, the University is determined to sustain the feat and make its dream of becoming a […]
2022 Media Tour of Project Sites Led by Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako, FSSN., Vice Chancellor FUNAAB
FUNAAB, Other Agric’ ‘Varsities Get Governing Councils
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), on September 8, 2022 inaugurated the Governing Councils of four Federal Universities of Agriculture at the Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja. Inaugurated members of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s Governing Council include Alhaji Umar Ahmed, Pro-Chancellor […]