FUNAAB Holds Workshop / Retreat for Non-Teaching Staff
A 4-Day Workshop/Retreat for all categories of Non-Teaching Staff begins today Monday, 26th July, 2021 and will end on Thursday, 29th July at five (5) designated venues on Campus. According to the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, the Workshop/Retreat is in furtherance of Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako – led Management’s efforts to continually develop the institution’s […]
Dons Call for Synergy between Sciences & Humanities…As Department of Communication & General Studies Host Maiden Edition of the National Hybrid Conference
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has called for an urgent collaboration between Humanities and Sciences, in order to find creative solutions to the challenges confronting humanity in this modern world. Speaking at the maiden edition of the National Hybrid Conference, organised by the Department of Communication and General Studies tagged “Humanising The Sciences […]
SA Calls For Submission of JAMB Admission Letter
The Student Affairs Division of the University has called on all Final Year Students to submit their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Admission Letter to the Division in Room B119 and B127 on or before 17th September, 2021 in order to ensure a seamless NYSC pre-mobilization exercise. In a circular signed by the Dean, […]
Don Advocates Retention of Retired Professors
A Professor in the Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Prof. Mukaila Kadiri has canvassed for the retention of Professors as ‘Adjunct Professors’ to alleviate the shortage of manpower and assist with postgraduate supervision. Prof. Kadiri made this call while delivering his Appreciation Speech at the Send forth ceremony, held in his honour by […]
GRAB THIS OPPORTUNITY! As ICPD Commences 2021 Skill Acquisition Training
The International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD) has commenced a one-month Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Training for young learners in various courses. According to a memo signed by the Centre Manager, Mr Lawrence Kazeem, the Training started on August 9 and will end September 10, 2021. Interested applicants may choose from courses such as; Computer […]
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: FUNAAB Tackles Fresh Wave Harder – Produces more hand sanitizers… After Fumigation
The Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has commenced production of another batch of FUNAAB Hand sanitizers in response to the new wave of COVID-19. In a release signed by the Director of the Centre, Prof. Akinola Popoola, the hand sanitizers are alcohol-based, non-gel and easily sprayable formulae that emerged from protocol optimization […]
Professor (Mrs.) Eromosele Set To Deliver FUNAAB 67th Inaugural Lecture
A Professor of Industrial Chemistry and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Catherine Oluyemisi Eromosele of the Department of Chemistry, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) is set to deliver the 67th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). According to the Chairman, Ceremonials Committee, Professor Akinjide Akinlabi, arrangements have been concluded to […]
VC Inspects Livestock Processing Unit … Harps on Effective Management of Resources
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako in the company of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement Adeofun, have paid an unscheduled visit to the Livestock Processing Unit of the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), to inspect the facilities at the Unit. Professor Salako during the inspection, enjoined the members of staff of the Unit to effectively […]
FUNAAB Purchases another Set of Ultramodern Equipment for Veterinary Teaching Hospital
To properly position the University for academic scholarship, research and community engagements, the Prof. Kolawole Salako-led University Management has purchased another set of ultramodern equipment, including furniture and fittings for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). The equipment include the Ultrasound, Digital X-Ray and the Automatic X-Ray Machines. The equipment has […]
ICTREC Gets Mini Recording Studio
The Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) of the University is now fully equipped with a Mini Recording Studio located in a special built-in office within the Centre where faculty members and other stakeholders can record courses and other relevant contents. The Mini Recording Studio is highly suitable for members of staff working to […]
Take More Interest in Your Children – VC Charges Parents
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has lamented the level of youth involvement in crime in the nation, saying parents should take more interest in their children. Speaking at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff School 2021 Prize-Giving and Valedictory Ceremony, the Vice Chancellor attributed youths involvement in crime to joblessness, stating that […]
University Library Holds In-House Training
A Human Resource and Organizational Development Consultant, Mrs. Funmilayo Oyefusi has identified People Management skills as a fundamental prerequisite for effective leadership and organizational progress. Speaking at an In-House Training for Academic and Senior Non-Teaching Staff of the University Library with the theme, “Effective Leadership Training”, Mrs. Oyefusi emphasized the need for members of staff […]
Registrar Admonishes Staff to Shun Corruption
The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has harped on the need for members of staff to shun any form of corruption at work and in general, as well imbibe the culture of quality service delivery. Dr. Adekola made this known at the closing ceremony of a Virtual Training, organized for Bursary and Audit Staff Members of […]
Be Charitable – Prof Omotayo Charges All
Former Director, Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Prof. Akin Omotayo has charged members of the University Community to always support anyone they come in contact with so that they will continue to enjoy the grace of God. Prof. Omotayo said this while speaking at a Send Forth ceremony, organised by […]
FUNAAB Safety Club Holds Seminar … As Dons Charge Students to Value Education
The Grand Patron, FUNAAB Safety Club, Prof. Chryss Onwuka has reiterated the importance of education to achieving meaningful success in life. Speaking during a Seminar organised by the Safety Club titled “Chronicles of Leaders”, Prof. Onwuka, disclosed that education provides the gateway to knowledge and opportunities which ordinarily might never have been possible to achieve […]
SIWES Director Bags Heroine Celebrity Award
An Abuja based media organization, Visage Women Magazine Foundation has honoured the Director, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Professor Francisca George with the prestigious Heroine Celebrity Award for her selfless service and contribution to the education sector in Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion, held at the SIWES Office, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), […]
NON-TEACHING STAFF RETREAT: Offices Are Not Prayer Centres – Registrar Warns Erring Staff
The Registrar, Dr. Bola Adekola has warned members of staff that praying in offices during working hours is unethical and unacceptable to the University Culture. Dr. Adekola gave the warning as he declared that every category and cadre of staff in the University culture and system is relevant and germane to realizing set objectives and […]
NON-TEACHING STAFF RETREAT …VC Cautions Staff Against Destroying The System
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has cautioned erring members of staff to desist from heinous acts that are capable of destroying the system, bearing in mind that the misconducts if not shunned will affect them and their future generations. Speaking at the Workshop/Retreat organized for all categories and cadres of Non-Teaching Staff by his […]
Large Turn-Out Boosts Non-Teaching Staff Retreat …As Staff Cheers VC, Registrar
A large turn-out of all categories and cadres of Non-Teaching Staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) welcomed, greeted and characterised a 4-Day Workshop/Retreat held at Five (5) different venues on campus from Monday to Thursday last week. The sprawling Prof Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building which hosted the Opening Ceremonies of the […]
Repay Your Loans … Stop Hiding Under IPPIS Deductions – VC Charges Cooperators
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Kolawole Salako has charged Cooperators who are members of Staff of the University to continue to work assiduously for the progress of the UNAAB Cooperative Society by diligently repaying their loans, in order not to deny others their benefits. Speaking at the 33rd & 34th Annual General Meeting of the UNAAB Staff […]
Man O’ War Commander Sues for National Unity
The War Marshal and Odeda Area Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, Statesman Charles Geteloma has advocated peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, in order to enhance development and growth in the country. Statesman Geteloma stated this while delivering a Lecture on Nation Building: marking Pre-NYSC Orientation Programme, organised by MAN ‘O WAR Nigeria, FUNAAB Command, held […]
VCN Accreditation Team Visits COLVET – As Management Canvasses More Slots
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has commended Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for not relenting in improving and upgrading the facilities at the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET). Speaking during the visit of the Accreditation Team of the Council to the University, the Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Magaji applauded the University […]
FUNAAB 66TH INAUGURAL LECTURE: Prof. Dipeolu Seeks Certification of Food Vendors by NAFDAC
A Professor of Agricultural Production Economics, Prof. Adewale Dipeolu has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to begin the certification of food vendors and hawkers in the country, pointing out that this will help to ensure that only hygienic food are being sold to Nigerians. Prof. Dipeolu made […]
CBN Commends, Selects FUNAAB to Pilot TIES
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for having a solid and thriving entrepreneurial structure on ground even as it selected the University as a beneficiary of the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES). Head, Development Finance Unit of CBN, Abeokuta Branch, Dr. Oluyemisi Olukoya gave the commendation […]