Exploring Wildlife: FUNIS Students Visit FUNAAB Zoo Park
Students from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), Alabata, embarked on an enriching journey into nature with an exciting visit to the FUNAAB Zoo Park on December 6, 2024. The guided tour, led by a Chief Zoo Curator, provided an engaging opportunity for the students to explore the Zoo Park’s diverse wildlife. […]
FUNAAB Extends Medical Registration Deadline for Fresh Students
By Joy Adeyiga The Directorate of Health Services, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced an extension of the medical registration period for all newly admitted students. The extension, which begins today, Friday, December 6, 2024, would run for an additional three weeks, concluding on Monday, January 13, 2025. This development was communicated in […]
NUC Accreditation Team Arrives to Evaluate Mechanical Engineering Programme
By Femi Dansu The accreditation process for various academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) continued on November 29, 2024, with the arrival of another Team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to evaluate the Mechanical Engineering programme. Led by Prof. Muhamod Dauda, the Accreditation Team paid a Courtesy Visit to the […]
Applause as COLPLANT Bids Farewell to Former DVC, Others
By Ayo Arowojolu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) was aglow with a celebration on December 4, 2024, as academic and non-teaching staff gathered in large numbers to honour four esteemed professors who recently retired from the University. The retirees included former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Omolayo Ariyo; former Dean of the […]
VC Reaffirms Commitment to AGRECOFARM Project at Stakeholders’ Workshop
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with nine other institutions under the European Union-sponsored AGRECOFARM project, recently hosted a transformative One-Day Stakeholder Workshop. The event focused on building the capacity of Academic staff, students, and Agricultural Extension Officers through the development of a Master’s Programme aimed at advancing sustainable […]
FST Holds 2nd Induction, Urges Dedication from Inductees
By Emeka Oluka The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), has inducted its Class of 2024 Graduates into the membership of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). Congratulating the inductees, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the immediate past Deputy […]
FUNAAB’s 96th Inaugural Lecture Set for December 11
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is set to host its 96th Inaugural Lecture, titled “Vegetables: The Complete Food Package.” The Lecture would be delivered by Prof. Eyitayo Adekunle Makinde, a distinguished Professor of Olericulture from the Department of Horticulture, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The event is […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Pay Homage to the Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joshua Akinmodiro The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, led a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Chancellor, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The […]
Chinese CG Applauds FUNAAB’s Achievements, Pledges Continued Support
The Chinese Consul General (CG), Ms. Yan Yuqing, has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for its remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s academic and agricultural development. She pledged to strengthen FUNAAB’s connections with international academic communities and expressed her intention to visit the University next year to deliver a Public Lecture. Ms. Yuqing made […]
Stakeholders Charged to Empower African Agriculture through Precision Farming
…As AfCPA 2024 Begins at FUNAAB The 3rd African Conference on Precision Agriculture (AfCPA) began today, December 3, 2024, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a gathering of key stakeholders,s, including scientists, policymakers, extension staff, crop consultants, agronomists, and service providers. The mission of the conference was to connect science and practice […]
FUNAAB Enters Partnership with Chinese Institutions to Boost Agricultural Education
By Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step towards enhancing international collaboration and academic excellence by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Weifang Vocational College and Top Agricultural Technology Free Trade Zone Enterprise (FZE) from China. During the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, represented by […]
NUC Accreditation Team Concludes Evaluation of Geology Programme
The National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Team for the Geology Programme at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has successfully concluded its tasks. The Team, comprised Prof. Halidu Hamza, Prof. Ayo Aderogbin, and Mr. John Abalu, diligently evaluated the Programme’s academic and infrastructural offerings. During their visit, the Team conducted an in-depth assessment of […]