FUNAAB Mgt Tackles Power Outage …..Activates 800 KVA.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako- led Management has made good it promise to boost power supply to at least major parts of the University Community within limited resources to enhance service delivery. Relief came the way of some Lecture Halls and offices on campus when the newly purchased 800KVA Generator roared “Let there be light” into […]
FUNAAB Shines, Win ARIFA Award
Fifteen scholars of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have won the prestigious Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship in Africa (ARIFA) Award sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The Acting Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP), Dr. Mutiu Busari, disclosed this in an official interaction. According to him, universities were […]
Prof. Agboola Bows Out in Style
The Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biological Sciences (COLBIOS), has organised a befitting Send-Forth Ceremony in honour of its pioneer Dean, Prof. David Agboola, who retired from the University after a meritorious service and attaining the age of 70. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako, emphasized the […]
International Women’s Day: FUNAAB Don tasks women on academic knowledge, skills
In commemoration of the 2021 International Women’s Day celebration, the Head of Department, Communication and General Studies, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Comfort Onifade, has stressed the need to encourage the girl-child and women to acquire academic knowledge and skills. Prof. Onifade, who is also the President, National Association of University Women (NAUW), said such […]
FUNAAB Gets New Acting Head, Public Relations
An accomplished Journalist and seasoned Public Relations Executive, Mr. Kola Adepoju, FICA has been appointed the Acting Head of Directorate of Public Relations, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB). His appointment was contained in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Bola Adekola. Until his appointment, Adepoju, an Assistant Director of Public Relations, Media and […]
Academic Calendar for Postgraduate School Programmes for 2019/2020 Academic Session
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Use Technology to Resolve Farmer, Herder Crisis, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has advocated for the scientific use of land with modern technology at resolving the clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor made this known as the Keynote Speaker during the award lecture of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ogun State Chapter, and the public presentation of the […]
Management Sends Forth Former University Librarian
The immediate past University Librarian, Dr. Mulikat Salaam recently bowed out upon attaining the statutory 70 years retirement age and meritorious service to the University. In honour of the new retiree, an assemblage of friends, family, and staff of the University graced a send forth ceremony, organised for her by the University. Speaking at the […]
University Library Goes Digital
For enhanced access to library services, the ‘Nimbe Adedipe’s Library has gone fully digital with the recent procurement of state-of-the-art equipment. The items, according to the University Librarian, Dr. Feyintola Onifade include the Book-eye Professional Scanner, Radio Frequency Identification Software, and Digital Library Signage, among others. Speaking further, she said the University Library was ready […]
IITA Appoints VC As Board Member
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has been appointed as an ex-officio member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a congratulatory letter issued and signed by the Chairman of the IITA Board, Prof. Christian Borgemeister, the appointment would be for a period of two years […]
FUNAAB Ready to Solve Power Problems
The University is set to tackle the challenge of epileptic power on campus. This assurance was given by the Director of Works and Services, Engr. Olawole Akinyele during a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin in his office. Arising from a recent power outage being faced by the University, Engr. Akinyele confirmed that FUNAAB has taken delivery […]
Alake Hosts Top Delegation from Alex Ekwueme University
A high-powered delegation from the Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, has paid a courtesy call on the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Gbadebo, being the Chancellor of the University. The delegation was led by the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Nimi Briggs, who used the occasion to introduce the newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor of […]
SSANU Celebrates Retiring Members
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), FUNAAB Chapter, has appreciated its members that retired from the services of the University between 2016 and 2020. At the colourful event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako harped on the need for stakeholders within the University community to work together as one indivisible entity for the future […]
CSR: FUNAAB Donates Boreholes to Communities
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to host communities, the University has donated two boreholes to the Mawuko and Olohunshogo-Tigba communities in Ogun State. While commissioning the boreholes, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako noted that FUNAAB was founded on a tripodal mandate of teaching, research and extension services, and by the provision […]
Our Virtual Learning Programme Encouraging – ICTREC Ag. Director
The Acting Director, Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) of the University, Dr. Olutayo Ajayi has adjudged the ongoing virtual learning programme in the University as encouraging and so far successful. Giving his assessment, Dr. Ajayi said, “What we are experiencing is a ‘new normal’, occasioned by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the ‘new […]
VC Congratulates Ogun at 45
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with the people of Ogun State as the Gateway State turns 45. Conveying his felicitation, during an interview with the Ogun State Television (OGTV), the Vice-Chancellor said, “I wish Ogun State well because naturally, I am a part of Ogun State. My mother was from Egbaland. So, I […]
‘Make Your Case, Shun Violence’
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has called on students of tertiary institutions to always shun violence in the course of making a genuine case bordering on their welfare. The Vice-Chancellor gave this piece of advice while addressing some students of the University, who were calling on commercial operators to reduce transport fares to and from […]
Deadline Given for Leave Roster Submission
In line with the University’s policy on the submission of annual leave rosters, the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has called on all non-teaching staff members to submit information on their proposed leave periods for 2021. The Registrar called on all offices to ensure that work continues ceaselessly without any request for relief staff. The leave […]
FUNAAB Don Gets UK Appointments
Prof. Gboyega Adebayo of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) and the Deputy Dean, Postgraduate School of the University has been appointed as a full College Member, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-Pi) on Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) […]
We Are Partners in Progress, VC Assures FCE, OSIELE
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has described FUNAAB and the Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele, Ogun State as partners in progress in the development of the educational sector. The Vice-Chancellor, who commended past management of the College for their cooperation with the University, welcomed the new Acting Provost of the institution, Dr. Rafiu Soyele and […]
FUNAAB Releases Guidelines on Academic Activities
Consequent upon the approval of Senate for the resumption of activities in the University, lectures would commence on Monday, January 25, 2021, as outlined in the approved academic calendar for the 2019/2020 Academic Session with the following guidelines, as released by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola: · Final year students in all the Colleges, 400-level students […]
Management Commends Dr. Ojo on Retirement
The University Management has lauded the immediate past Director of the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM) of the University, Dr. Akinpelu Ojo for being hardworking and dedicated to duty. Speaking at a sent-forth programme held in his honour, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako appreciated God for allowing him to retire safely. Prof. Salako commended Dr. […]
Despite COVID-19, We Excelled, Says FUNAABSU President
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Students’ Union (FUNAABSU) made tremendous achievements last year despite the global challenge caused by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that disrupted the education system in Nigeria. The above piece of information was contained in a report signed by the FUNAABSU President, Comrade Michael Oloyede, who described the outgone year as […]
FUNAAB Holds Orientation for New Students
Full academic activities for the 2019/2020 Academic Session have commenced in the University with the orientation programmes for fresh students. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako admonished the newly-admitted students to take advantage of their virtual training to learn more about information technology. The Vice-Chancellor stated that the world is currently evolving and enjoined […]