Promote Soil Conservation To Ensure Sustainable Food Production – Prof. Adejuyigbe
A Prof. of Soil Fertility has disclosed that the use of sustainable soil to prevent soil salinization will ensure sustainable food production through improved soil productivity. Prof. Christopher Adejuyigbe of the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT) FUNAAB, made this disclosure while delivering his lecture at […]
FUNAAB Donates Food Relief to Security Men, Others
The Vice-Chancellor, in 2020, directed that the Centre for Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), should cultivate part of University land to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 as it relates to hunger and food security. The Director, CEADESE, Professor Olukayode Akinyemi took up the challenge. The cassava roots were harvested and processed to […]
US Naval Awardee Visits FUNAAB
A US Naval awardee and an alumnus of the University, Lt. Victor Agunbiade paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor today, December 22, 2021. Lt. Agunbiade was rewarded last year with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the United States Navy for his meritorious service at Djibouti, a northeast country situated at the […]
FUNAAB Acquires more Farm Machinery
The University today, December 22, 2021 took delivery of more farm machinery to enhance service delivery and also, to complement the existing equipment at the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM), Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), and the Directorate of Works and Services. The equipment were 14-Meter High Scissors Skylift, Knapsack Sprayers, Brush Cutters, Push Mowers, […]
FUNAAB DVC (D) Delivers 70th Inaugural Lecture
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde is set to deliver the institution’s 70th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. The Lecture titled, “From Generation to Generation: Plant Genetic Diversity, Continuity and Discontinuity” holds at the ambience auditorium of the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University beginning at 2:00 pm. A Professor […]
FUNAAB Holds Strategic Plan Workshop
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kolawole Salako has sued for peace and integrity among Management, Staff, Students and the various Unions in the University, even as he encouraged all hands to be on deck in order to take FUNAAB to a world class status. The Vice-Chancellor made this call during the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Workshop organised for […]
PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL- FUNAAB V.C Charges Parents
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Kolawole Salako has urged parents and guidance to always check their children in their schools, whether day or boarding student. He made this submission during the Christmas Carol and End of the year Programme organised by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School. Prof. Salako […]
Suspension of All Academic Activities for the Christmas & New Year Break
This is to inform all students that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, on behalf of the University Senate, has approved the suspension of all academic activities on campus in order to enable students to observe the 2021 Christmas and New Year Break. The break shall take effect between Thursday, December 23, 2021 and […]
Advertisment for Postgraduate Programmes for 2020/2021 Academic Session
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates seeking admission to the following Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. METHOD OF APPLICATION Applicants should visit the PG Application portal (pg.unaab.edu.ng or pgs.unaab.edu.ng) to commence the process of application. Application cost is Fifteen Thousand, Six Hundred […]
Acquaint Yourselves with University Rules … VC Charges Newly-Matriculated Students
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has charged the Newly-Matriculated students of the University to acquaint themselves with the University’s rules and regulations as it is one of the primary responsibilities of FUNAABites. Delivering his Address at the 2020/2021 Matriculation Ceremony and the Ninth Commencement Lecture held on November 24, 2021, the Vice-Chancellor warned the […]
VC Donates Talking Drums to Staff School
In a bid to encourage the Yoruba cultural values and to propagate its ideals through catching them young from the primary level, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, today, November 18, 2021 donated three sets of Talking Drums to the Cultural Troupe of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Staff School to facilitate their […]
SSANU Holds 66th Western Zonal Meeting at FUNAAB
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), today, November 18, 2021, held its plenary session heralding its 66th Western Zonal Executive Council Meeting at the Promise Adewusi SSANU Secretariat Complex in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Speaking at the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako stated that people who make things […]
Student Affairs Division Organises 2021 Freshers Jaunt
The Student Affairs Division in collaboration with the Student Union Executives on October 31, 2021, organised a one-day tour of the University campus for the newly-admitted students, tagged “Freshers Jaunt”. While welcoming the new students to FUNAAB, and speaking on the rationale for the event, the Dean, Student Affairs, Professor Mobolaji Omemu noted the importance […]
VC Promises to Complete Projects Before Tenure Ends
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, has affirmed the commitment of the University Management at completing projects before leaving the office in 2022. Professor Salako disclosed this while featuring on a special edition of FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point, to commemorate his 4th anniversary as Vice-Chancellor. […]
VC Features on Splash 106.7FM … Reels-out Achievements in the last Four Years
Often times, as a standard global practice, Chief Executives recount their achievements when rounding up their tenure in order to avoid distortions. In this light, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako on October 20, 2021, featured on the popular programme on Splash 106.7FM tagged, “The Chat”, to ventilate his remarkable feats in commemoration of his […]
Registrars Are Key Managers in University Administration -Gov. Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described Registrars as “key managers” in University Administration charging them to live up to expectations by acquainting themselves with current administrative techniques that are in line with best global practices for the development of the education sector. The Governor made this disclosure at the Opening Ceremony of […]
FUNAAB VC Charges Youths on Social Media Discipline
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Kolawole Salako has charged youths in Secondary Schools to be disciplined on how and what they engage themselves with while exploring the social media. The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Clement Adeofun gave this charge while speaking at the 9th Annual Career […]
FUNAAB Muslim Community Appreciates Retirees
The Muslim Community of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has organised a Send-Forth in honour of its retirees. Delivering his Address at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale stated that a lot of good things can be said about the Muslim retirees that served […]
VC Declares 2021 Staff Unity Games Opened
In a bid to engender unity and peaceful relationships among the members of staff in the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako today, October 20, 2021, declared the 2021 Staff Unity Games opened at a colourful ceremony held at the University’s Sports Centre. Professor Salako, while addressing participants at the Games, stated that when […]
Strategic Plan 2021 to 2026: … Committee Completes Job … Hands-Over Copies to the Vice-Chancellor
The Chairman of the Strategic Plan 2021 to 2026 Committee, Professor Babatunde Kehinde has completed the task of preparing a 5-Year Strategic Plan for the University beginning from January 2021 to December 2025. Speaking at a mild ceremony today, October 20, 2021, in the Vice-Chancellor’s Meeting Room A, the Chairman stated that the Plan was […]
Whatever you do now Speaks for you in the Future, Says VC … As FUNAAB Unveils Signage to Mark Ex-VC’s 68th Birthday
Nigerians and most especially members of the University community have been charged to be conscious of the fact that whatever they do now would speak for them in the future. This charge was given on October 19, 2021 by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako during the commissioning of an electronic signage depicting the Professor […]
RMRDC Hands Over CNSL Extraction Equipment to FUNAAB
The Raw Materials and Research Development Council (RMRDC), has handed over a Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), extraction equipment to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to aid research and encourage entrepreneurship in the University. Delivering the equipment at the Cashew Nut Processing Unit of the Directorate of Farms (DUFARMS), the Head, Policy Analysis […]
ARNU 16th ANNUAL RETREAT: Gov. Abiodun Leads VIPs to FUNAAB As ‘Varsity Hosts Registrars of Nigerian Universities
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR will on Thursday this week lead dignitaries to the Opening Ceremony of the 16th Annual Retreat / 70th Business Meeting of the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) holding at the sprawling Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, FUNAAB Permanent Site, Alabata Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State. […]
FUNAAB Resumes for 2020/2021 Academic Session
The University will become a beehive of activities with the resumption of students for the 2020/2021 Academic Session. Senate at its 222nd Statutory Meeting held on Monday, October 4, 2021 approved the Calendar for the 2020/2021 Academic Session. In preparation for the commencement of the new Academic Session, the University Management in its […]