VC Hands-Over Brand New Bus to VTH … Charges them on Meeting IGR Target
In a bid to improve the services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), a new Toyota Hiace bus was recently handed over to the Director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) and Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). The VTH is expected to improve its income-generating capacity […]
Don Canvasses For the Inclusion of Youths in Leadership Roles
The Dean, Students Affairs Division, Professor Mobolaji Omemu has stressed the need for leadership skills and responsibilities to be instilled on teenagers at the grass root level. Speaking at Teenagers Leadership Conference titled, “Leadership Organogram: From Margin to Center”, Prof. Omemu pointed out that the roles and benefits of leadership among the youths cannot […]
Lecture Notes In CD, Flash Drive or Online, Will Minimise Negative Impact of Strike Actions on Students – Dr. Yusuf
The initiator of lecture notes in Compact Disc (CD), Flash drives and Online project, Dr. Gbenga Ahmed Yusuf has affirmed that putting lecture notes in CD, Flash drives or on the internet will reduce negative impact of strike actions usually embarked upon by unions members on Students. Dr. Yusuf who made this known at […]
FUNIS Trains SS3 Students’ on Success Strategies
The Principal of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International school (FUNIS), Mr. Isaac Ogunbunmi has revealed that no stone will be left unturned towards ensuring that the school consolidates and improve on its academic standards to be ranked as one of the top three in the state. Speaking after a Training programme on Success […]
Be of Good Character Wherever You Find Yourself – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has charged Non Agriculture Students of the Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology and Water Resources & Agrometrology, embarking on their 2020/2021 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme(SIWES) Batch B to be of good character wherever they go for their SIWES Programme. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof Christian Ikeobi, […]
CVCNU Visits Former President … Pays Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), led by its Chairman, Professor Samuel Edoumiekumo, on February 15, 2022 visited Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian President at the Penthouse of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). The CVCNU delegates included the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Felix Kolawole Salako […]
AMREC Extends Skill Acquisition To Farm Families And Out Of School Youths
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) has extended skill acquisition to farm families and out of school youths in Alagbede community and its environs in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun state. The training workshop, under the programme tagged: “Gender Issues and Youth Development” (GIYD) […]
NUC, FUNAAB, Others Mourn Mrs. Laniyan’s Passage
It was a moment of unending emotional and heart-touching tributes in honour of former Head of Public Relations of the University, Mrs. Adesumbo Aderonke Laniyan, during the Commendation Service organized in her honour by the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Association of Nigeria Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA). Mrs. Laniyan was remembered […]
FUNAAB Drivers/Mechanics Association Celebrate Retirees
As a mark of honour to their retired members, the Drivers/Mechanics Association of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has celebrated their retired members who have served the university meritoriously. Welcoming the members of the Association, the Chairman, Mr. Olayiwola Tawose congratulated the retirees for serving the university successfully. He added that the retired […]
Postgraduate Convocation List for 2018/2019 & 2019/2020
Dear graduands,As you are aware, preparations are in top gear for the 28th Convocation ceremony of the University. To ensure that there are no errors or omissions whatsoever, graduands are implored to kindly go through the Convocation lists link below and report their observations to sec.pgschool@funaab.edu.ng not later than Friday, 18th February, 2022 for necessary […]
FUNAAB to Establish Amusement Park
The Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has revealed its desire to establish an Amusement Park within the beautiful ambience of the University’s Zoo Parks and Garden. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who made this known at a 4-day International Training for Zoo keepers and Curators, with the theme “Zoo Keeping in […]
SSANU FUNAAB Enjoying Symbiotic Relationship With Mgt. – Com. Fasunwon …Hosts Western Zonal Executive Council Meeting.
The Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Chapter, Com. Olurotimi Fasunwon has said that the union is enjoying a symbiotic relationship with the University Management, which according to him is aimed at taking the Institution to an enviable height. Speaking at the 66th Western Zonal Executive Council […]
AMREC Holds Training of Trainers Workshop in Organic Agriculture
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) has organized a 2-day Training of Trainers (Multipliers) for knowledge dissemination in Organic Agriculture, under the Knowledge Centre Organic Agriculture in Africa (KCOA). Speaking during the Opening Ceremony of the Training Workshop, the Director, AMREC, Prof. Olalekan Olaoye welcomed all participants on behalf of the University, praying […]
Registrar Sues for Peace, Unity at USSA End of the Year Party
The Registrar Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has charged Secretaries in the University to embrace peace, be diligent in the discharge of their duties and united, as unity in strength can never loss its credence. Speaking at the University Secretarial Staff Association (USSA) FUNAAB Branch End of the year party celebration, Dr. Adekola urged USSA members to […]
Forestry Department Honours Professor Onadeko With Valedictory Lecture
The Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) had organised a befitting lecture and send-forth party in appreciation of one of its founding staff, Professor Samuel Akinyele Onadeko. Delivering a Valedictory lecture in honour of Professor Onadeko titled “Enhancing Your Research Output with the Use of Geographic Information System”. Dr. […]
COVID-19: FUNAAB Staff Turnout Massively For Vaccination …As Dir. Health Services Promises Another Round of Campus-Wide Vaccination
Staff of the Federal University Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have once again displayed their responsiveness to their civic responsibilities during the conclusion of another round of the ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination exercise conducted by the University in conjunction with the Ogun State Ministry of Health. In a survey conducted round the various venues where the vaccinations were […]
FUNAAB Becomes First GRE Test Venues … Nursing CBT Test Too
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) started the year in a flying colour with the news of its accreditation as a Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom (Nursing CBT) Test Venues. This information was delivered to the University by the Centre Manager, International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD), Mr. […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Endows University
An Alumnus of the University and currently a United States Naval Officer, Mr. Victor Agunbiade has pledged to endow 2 students of the University with an annual scholarship of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000.00) only. Mr. Agunbiade, who made this known during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor said the scholarship would be perpetual […]
COLPLANT Celebrates Retired Professors
The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) in a show of appreciation has celebrated some of their retired Professors for raising the bars of excellence in the University. The celebrated Professors are, Prof. Stephen Afolami, Prof. Dupe Akintobi and Prof. Michael Ajala. Appreciating the retired Professors, The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
VC Reiterates Management’s Commitments to Staff Development
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has restated Management’s commitment at providing an enabling environment for staff of the University to showcase their ingenuity in whatever area of research they find themselves. Prof. Salako made this known at the 2021 Hybrid Training Workshop on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics and Campus Tour by the Biotechnology […]
Don Calls For Visibility of Statisticians in Nigeria
An Associate Professor of Statistics in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Dr. Samuel Obi-Nnamdi Agwuegbo has decried the non-recognition of Statistics in Nigeria even as he calls for Statisticians to be accepted as professionals in the country. Dr. Agwuegbo made this call while delivering the 2nd COLPHYS Leadership Lecture titled, “Statistical Reasoning: The […]
Engineers Are The Best People In The World – Ogun Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Mrs Noimot Salako Oyedele has described Engineers as the best set of people on earth. Engr. Oyedele, who was represented by the Commissioner for Forestry, Ogun State, Engr. Hon. Olatunji Akinosi made this disclosure at the University’s College of Engineering (COLENG) in association with the Nigerian Society of […]
COLVET Gets More Admission Quota
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has approved an increase in the admission quota into the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) from 30 to 60 slots. The President VCN, Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju communicated the good news to the University during the 13th Oath Taking and Induction Ceremony of graduands of the College […]
ABEOCCIMA Investors Visit FUNAAB
Investors from the Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) have made known their intention to invest in the University’s agricultural value chain. Revealing this during a visit to the University, the President, ABEOCCIMA, Sir Jare Oyesola said both local and international investors are interested in investing in critical areas that the […]