Governance is a Continuum, VC Tells FUNAABSU
With the high level of discontinuity of infrastructural and developmental projects in the polity by successive administrations that choose new projects rather than completing previous ones, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has enlightened officials of FUNAAB Student Union (FUNAABSU) of the University, led by Mr. Michael Oloyede on the essence of continuity in governance, noting […]
Why Cardiovascular Exercises Are Good
The human heart has been described as the centre of cardiovascular system, which engages human daily functions that bring the body to life. Being physically fit by having a healthy heart is crucial to good health. Hence, the need to engage in some form of cardiovascular exercises to make the heart work better. Cardio exercises […]
FUNAAB Becomes GFP Member
The University has joined top universities around the world to become a member of the Global Farm Platform (GFP), an international forum that brings 23 world-leading universities and agricultural research institutions, 15 farm platforms and 39 people together from all the continents. Announcing the feat, the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) of the […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Bags US Navy Medal
An alumnus of the University and a gallant officer of the United States Navy, Lt. Victor Agunbiade has been decorated with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the US Navy for his meritorious service at Djibouti, a northeast country situated at the Horn of Africa. According to a Gold Star Certificate issued by the […]
CENTS Engages Students in Digital Film Making Skills
The University, in a bid to keep its students productively engaged during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown as well as aid the development of complementary hard skills, is organising an online Basic Digital Filmmaking Course for a duration of four weeks, starting on August 4, 2020 at 9 a.m. The programme would be anchored by […]
Why Healthy Eating Matters
Good health is the best thing an individual can have. This can only be possible by choosing a healthy lifestyle. The first move to a healthy lifestyle is checking what goes into the stomach. The easiest way to monitor what goes into our system is to be conscious of what class of food we consume. […]
FUNAAB Engages Students in Digital Film Making Skills
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, in a bid to keep its students productively engaged during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown as well as aid the development of complementary hard skills, is organising an online Basic Digital Filmmaking Course for a duration of four weeks, starting on August 4, 2020 at 9am. […]
Happy Eid el Kabir
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students, felicitates with all the Muslim faithfuls in the University on this auspicious occasion of Eid el Kabir. This year’s Sallah festivity calls for reflections and solemn celebration as we continue to give thanks to Allah for bestowing unto us […]
VC Sends Sallah Greetings
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students, felicitates with all the Muslim faithfuls in the University on this auspicious occasion of Eid el Kabir. This year’s Sallah festivity calls for reflections and solemn celebration as we continue to give thanks to Allah for keeping us safe […]
FUNAAB Begins Post COVID-19 Farming
To cushion the effects of the looming Post COVID-19 hunger that may arise, the University, through the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), has engaged in large-scale crop production. Shedding light on the initiative, the Director of COBFAS, Prof. Sunday Adigbo disclosed that “The project was designed by the University Management to cushion the effects of COVID-19 […]
Involve Statisticians in the Fight Against COVID-19, Says Don
The Head, Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) of the University, Dr. Olaniyi Olayiwola has called for the involvement of statisticians in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), Nigeria Local Group, Dr. Olayiwola, who doubles as chairman of the […]
Appreciation
The Director, University Health Services, Dr. Abiodun Amusan, has acknowledged and appreciated the donation of 25 litres of bleach to his office. The gesture was made by Dr. Enovwo Odjegba of the Department of Water Resources Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) of FUNAAB while the bleach was manufactured using the equipment donated by […]
Rape: A Ticking Time Bomb
Recent increases in rape cases have stirred up discussions in Nigeria and the world at large. With the rising rape cases across the country, the social space has also been awash with conversations revolving around this national problem called rape with the call on the government to mete out stiffer punishment to culprits. Over the […]
FUNAAB Frowns At Encroachment On Varsity Land
The Governing Council and Management of FUNAAB have frowned at the increasing rate of encroachment by various individuals and groups on University land. According to the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, in recent times, various nefarious activities relating to kidnapping, rituals, establishment of fringe religious groups, unauthorised farming, felling of timbers and mining are being carried […]
FUNAAB, FRIN Set to Collaborate on Forest Development
The University is ready to collaborate with the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), to develop a university-based forest, made of various species of forest plants. Welcoming the team from FRIN, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako described the collaboration as ‘good’ and noted that FRIN had agreed to establish 10 hectares of plantation every year […]
Health & Fitness: Eating for Fitness
Do you know that “the less you eat, the more fit you become”? Little wonder nutritionists and fitness instructors insist that the first step at achieving physical fitness is not by joining a gym alone but controlling what goes into the mouth. According to an article published on www.maximuscle.com, knowing what food to eat for […]
COVID-19: FUNAAB Embarks on Another Round of Decontamination
Following the announcement by the Presidential Task-Force on COVID-19 that there would likely be a surge in the pandemic, the University has embarked on another round of decontamination of the entire campus to ensure the safety of staff and those who may have dealings with FUNAAB. According to the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, decontamination commenced […]
FUNAAB Goes Tough on Safety Protocol Defaulters
It would no longer be business as usual for staff and visitors that are coming into the campus as the University Management has put in place effective checks on those that fail to adhere to safety protocols against the prevention and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The need to go tough on defaulters became […]
Works Set to Introduce Waste Disposal Machine
The Director, Works and Services, Engr. Oluwole Akinyele has disclosed that he is currently working towards introducing waste management disposal using the Power X Machine. Engr. Akinyele stated that the innovation would be carried out with the use of a tractor and other mechanised system to eliminate the manual method of collecting and disposing waste. […]
How Exercise, Physical Fitness Can Promote Human Health
The National Institute of Aging (NIA), United States’ Department of Health and Human Resources, outlines the four types of exercises that can help improve human health and physical activity. They include endurance, which are activities that help to keep people healthy, improve fitness, and aid the performance of important daily tasks. Endurance exercises improve the […]
2020 Promotion Exercise Begins
The University has commenced the 2020 promotion and salary increment exercise for all categories of staff. The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola informed that the promotion would be guided by the provisions of Chapter Three of the University Rules and Regulations governing the conditions of service for both senior and junior staff and other conditions specified […]
VC Addresses NIPSS Course Participants
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has addressed participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 42, 2020 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, via online Zoom meeting. The Vice-Chancellor, who spoke extensively on the topic, “Trends in Population Growth and Human Capital Development: Challenges and Prospects”, noted the diversity of Nigeria […]
VC Felicitates with Agura
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with HRM, Oba Saburee Bakre on his 60th birthday anniversary and first year on the throne as the Agura of Gbagura. Speaking during a courtesy call, the Vice-Chancellor lauded the royal father for promoting peaceful coexistence and development of Gbaguraland since his ascension to the throne of his […]
How Exercise, Physical Fitness Can Promote Human Health
Exercise, as a subset of physical activity is one of the best activities that man can engage in to improve and promote man’s overall health. Over the years, regular exercise has been described as a powerful tool that humans do to keep them in shape no matter their ages or fitness level. According to an […]