FUNAAB Manufactures Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
In its bid to align with the Federal Government’s policy on industrialisation and to showcase the ingenuity of the nation’s ivory towers, the University has unveiled a pilot Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser, produced by the Directorate of Works and Services, led by the Director, Engr. Oluwole Akinyele. According to him, the production is still at […]
VC Felicitates with Abeokuta Monarchs
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with royal fathers in Abeokuta on their birthday and coronation anniversaries. The Olubara of Ibara Kingdom, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Jacob Omolade (Lafa II), marked his 87th birthday anniversary, while the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba land, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuoso (Karunwi III), celebrated his 30th coronation anniversary. The […]
Security, Everybody’s Responsibility, Says ACEO
The Assistant Chief Environmental Officer (ACEO) of the University, Mr. Peter Bolarinwa has described security as the collective responsibility of all; irrespective of gender, language, race or colour particularly as the country is currently combating the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during an interview with FUNAAB Bulletin, Mr. Bolarinwa, who was represented by the […]
VC Lauds ‘So-Safe’ Corps
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has commended the Ogun State Social Orientation and Safety Corps, otherwise known as ‘So-Safe’ Corps for complementing the efforts of other security outfits in providing adequate security in Ogun State. Receiving the Ogun State ‘So-Safe’ Corps, Odeda Division, Superintendent Officer Augustine Ogunseye; Operational Officer, Jimoh Aluwe Seun; and Finance Officer, Kola Ogunnaike in his […]
Administrative Activities Seamless During Lockdown—Registrar
The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has revealed that the secret behind the seamless and smooth administrative functioning of the University during the lockdown and the gradual easing of lockdown directives by the Federal and State governments was due to the transition of the FUNAAB Registry Department from paper operation to automation. The Registrar said that most […]
COVID-19: Traders, Drivers Bemoan Low Patronage on Campus
Business and transport owners in FUNAAB have lamented low patronage as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Sharing his experience, Mr. Adeniyi Afolayan, a bus driver plying the University road stated that the current situation had affected every facet of his transport business, stressing that the directive by the Federal Government for drivers not to […]
FUNAAB Mourns Former VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students of the University, regrets to announce the demise of the Third Substantive Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB (2001 – 2006) Emeritus Professor Israel Folorunsho Adu. The late Emeritus Professor Adu whose sad event occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2020 was […]
Expert Advises Staff to Spend Wisely During COVID-19
A Chartered Accountant and Deputy Bursar II, Bursary Department in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Mrs. Aderonke Adeofun has advised members of staff of the University to spend wisely during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Mrs. Adeofun, who gave the advice during a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin said nobody knows what the post […]
PROF. PETER ADEBOLA OKUNEYE: HOME CALL
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Salako on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff and Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta regrets to announce the untimely death of Professor Peter Adebola Okuneye, whose death occurred on Monday 8th June, 2020. Professor Peter Adebola OKUNEYE was born on the 23rd day of December, 1953 in […]
DUFARMS Tackles Food Insecurity
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken proactive steps to mitigate the negative impacts COVID-19 might have on global food security after its ravaging effects on the country and the world at large. Speaking during an interview with FUNAAB Bulletin, Director, Directorate of University Farms (DUFRAMS), Mr. Joseph Olobasola disclosed that in […]
How We Plan to Keep FUNAAB Safe – Dir. Health Services
Amidst the gradual easing of the lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the University Health Services has further pledged its commitment to keeping the University safe by rendering quality health services to staff and students as required. The Director, FUNAAB Health Services, Dr. Abiodun Amusan made this disclosure while speaking to FUNAAB […]
University Management Inspects Projects’ Sites
The University Management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, in company of Principal Officers, have inspected projects at their various stages of completion within the University. The project sites inspected included the College of Animal Sciences and Livestock Production (COLANIM) Building Phase II, Agricultural Farm Laboratory Complex, 250-Seater Capacity Lecture Theatre, College of Engineering […]
VC Gives Palliatives to FUNAABites
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has extended palliatives to project students of the University and appreciated the Student Union Executive’s efforts during the distribution of palliatives to neighbouring towns during the lockdown period. Prof. Salako disclosed that the University had given palliatives to different strata of the society and decided to extend similar gesture to […]
NAUW Distributes Palliatives to University Community
The Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), FUNAAB Branch has distributed relief materials to members of the University community to promote service to humanity and to sensitise beneficiaries on preventive measures that can be taken to curtail the spread of coronavirus. According to the President of NAUW, Prof. Comfort Onifade, “NAUW is aware that the […]
VC Visits COBFAS Locations With Palliatives …Says, “Agric, Way Out of Post COVID-19 Pandemic”
The Prof. Kolawole Salako-led administration of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has continued reaching out to the less privileged and vulnerable people in the society with a visit to Iwoye-Ketu and Isaga-Orile communities that host the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) programme for FUNAAB students during their Farm Practical Year (FPY). The Royal Fathers, […]
FUNAAB Alumnus Bags Outstanding Thesis Award in US
An alumnus of the University, Mr. Ifeanyi Okpala has bagged the 2020 Outstanding MS Thesis Award of the University of Alabama, United States of America. Ifeanyi, a 2015 First Class Honours graduate of the University’s Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), who is currently a PhD student in the Department of Civil, Construction […]
FUNAAB Presents Relief Materials to the Aged in Odogbolu, Ode Lemo Communities
As part of efforts to alleviate the hardship currently being experienced as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, leading a team of the University’s Principal Officers, visited the palace of the Alaiyeluwa of Odogbolu, Oba Adedeji Olusegun Onagoruwa and the Adele of Ode Lemo, High Chief Oluwashoga Fagade, respectively. Prof. Salako […]
Thank You for Lending a Hand: Says Baale of Dake Community
Chief Salisu Aina, Baale of Dake, one of the beneficiaries of FUNAAB COVID-19 palliative has written a letter to appreciate the Vice-Chancellor and FUNAAB for their kind gesture. In a letter of appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako he stated, “On behalf of myself and Dake community, I, Chief Salisu Aina, the Baale of […]
Sallah Greetings
As we gradually come to the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, I wish to felicitate with all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters, and the entire Muslim Community of our University for partaking in the spiritual fasting period and for seeing the end of the Month. The lessons of piety, faithfulness, sacrifices, perseverance and […]
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COVID-19: FUNAAB Reaches out with Palliative
As an establishment that cares, especially at this period of nationwide lockdown due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) under the leadership of Prof. Kolawole Salako has commenced the distribution of relief materials to various strata of people in and outside the University. The items, […]
Nigeria Needs to Refocus on Agric – FUNAAB VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Kolawole Salako has called on government at all levels in the country to refocus attention on agriculture in the face of dwindling oil prices, coupled with the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Salako made the call while addressing journalists after handing over […]
FMARD Allocates 2 Tricycles, 1 Motorcycle to FUNAAB’s VTH
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) under the Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) Project has allocated 2 Tricycles and 1 Motorcycle to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), FUNAAB. Receiving the items, on behalf of the University, the Director, VTH, FUNAAB, Dr. Adekayode Sonibare revealed that the Tricycle and Motorcycle were allocated […]
COVID-19: FUNAAB Extends Distribution of Food Items To Egba Indigenes, NUJ
In continuation of the distribution of Made in FUNAAB Food items and protection kits to some staff and public servants on essential services during the on-going COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun State, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako-led Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has extended the distribution of the FUNAAB Food items to vulnerable […]